Director of Budget and Finance

Director of Budget and Finance

Montana State University Student Wellness is seeking a Director of Budget and Finance to provide strategic leadership in financial planning and budget management for Student Wellness units including Campus Recreation, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services, and the broader SW enterprise. They will serve as the financial expert within Student Wellness, advising unit leads on the availability of funding for personnel and operational changes.

The position will be physically located in the new Student Wellness Center, a 165,000 square foot facility that opened in August 2024. The new facility enhances the integrated and holistic model of student health and wellbeing  Director of Budget and Finance is an important part of the SW team and critical to supporting the vision of building a thriving campus culture of health and wellbeing.

Position Number - 4M0492

Department - SWC AVP OPs

Division
- Division of Student Success

Appointment Type
- Classified

Contract Term
- Fiscal Year

FLSA
- Exempt

Union Affiliation
- Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE - 1.0

Benefits Eligible
- Eligible

Salary - $37.00 per hour $76,960.00 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Recruitment Type
- Open

General Statement
- Student Wellness is a part of the Division of Student Success dent Wellness provides support and services for student and community health and wellbeing at MSU and is comprised of three departments (Campus Recreation, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Health Services) as well as a core Student Wellness office that includes administration, health education and promotion programming staff, and shared service staff.

The Director of Budget and Finance is an important team member who works with leadership in all SW areas and reports directly to the AVP of Student Wellness. The Director works closely with the University Budget Office and Fiscal Shared Services partners on campus. This role provides strategic support and advising on complex funding and revenue models within Student Wellness.

In collaboration with leaders, it sets the strategic financial direction of units through long-range budget planning and business strategy development. The Director of Budget and Finance collaborates closely with the Associate Vice President for Wellness, unit directors, Fiscal Shared Service (FSS) partners, and Human Resources business partners to manage and execute financial operations across Student Wellness. Using data-driven analysis, this individual will provide financial insights that inform strategic decision-making and optimize the use of multiple funding sources.

As a key advisor in the budgetary process, the Director will play a critical role in shaping decisions that directly influence the unit's financial health and long-term goals of Student Wellness. In addition, the position will provide ongoing training and support to SW Business Operations Managers to ensure SW alignment with broader university budget and fiscal processes. This position requires strong organizational, analytical, and technical skills, along with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic financial leadership for SW, managing and advising on all funding sources. Forecast, plan, and oversee the development of annual and long-range budgets, including internal budget models, revenue projections, student fee modeling, and expenditure plans. Work with unit Directors to ensure compliance with the budget plan set forth at the start of the fiscal year and communicate variances for timely action.

Analyze financial trends and service usage – particularly in fee-based units – to evaluate fiscal impacts and support data-informed decision-making. Advise leadership on opportunities for revenue generation within Student Wellness, while ensuring priority remains on service to students. Assist with capital planning and project budgeting, including financial analysis, funding strategy, cost projections, and ongoing fiscal monitoring. Collaborate with SW leadership, Fiscal Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources (HR) partners to…