Budget Officer Academic, Enrollment, and Student Affairs

Position: Budget Officer for Academic, Enrollment, and Student Affairs
* Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. **- PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section.

Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
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* Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator,Reporting to the Executive Vice President & Provost, the Provost’s Office Budget Officer is a key leader responsible for supporting the Provost in assuring the financial integrity of the largest organizational unit of the institution. The Budget Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing comprehensive financial strategies that align with Southern Oregon University's mission and strategic goals.

The Budget Officer provides strategic oversight and operational leadership for the budgetary and fiscal health of Academic Affairs, Enrollment Services, and Student Affairs, ensuring that proper accounting and budgeting processes are followed.

The Budget Officer works closely with College Business Officers, Institutional Research, the Vice President for Finance & Administration (VPFA), the Director for Budget & Planning, student government, and multiple other areas. This position provides guidance for financial decision-making in the Provost’s Office as well as in departments and units that make up the Executive Vice President’s portfolio. From providing individual training and support for implementing budgetary processes to assisting with enrollment projects, budget projections, and other relevant forecasts and reports, the Budget Officer is a key participant in the institution’s budget process.
** Minimum Requirements*
* * BA/BS degree in a financially related field.
* Five years of relevant budgeting and accounting experience.
* Demonstrated expertise in organizational fiscal management.
* Strong experience in computer skills that include in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a group environment.
* Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with a variety of audiences
* Demonstrated organizational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and multitask.
* Experience with/ability to interact with a diverse population.
* Successful completion of a background check.
** Preferred Requirements
*** Master’s degree in related field.
* Experience in a University or College setting.
* Experience in using Workday.
** Essential Functions
** Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:(70%) Duties Include
* Maintain Provost’s Office Budget
* Prepare, analyze and monitor compliance with annual budgets for the Provost’s Office Academic Affairs, Enrollment Services, and Student Affairs.
* Support School/College review and analysis of monthly/quarterly financial reports.
* Develop reports and analysis in partnership with the Budget Director that support the annual budget process, calculation and forecasting of tuition and fee revenue, and analysis of enrollment/SCH by department/program.
* Work closely with the Provost and staff to manage and understand faculty work load and cost.
* Understand the faculty collective bargaining agreement and related budget issues. (15%) Duties Include
* Coordinate with Budget Director on Institutional Budget Processes.
* Participant in the annual institutional budget process.
* Collaborate with VPFA, Director for Budget &Planning, the Institutional Budget Committee, and others to develop…