Director, Administration and Budget

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $90,000 - $120,000

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S6

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

As a senior leader for Syracuse University Global, the Director of Administration & Budget works closely with the Executive Director of Operations and Sr VP for SU Global to set financial and budgetary priorities. This position requires a collaborative, service-oriented individual with strong organizational skills able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Directs development of the annual budget; facilitates revenue projections and budgetary analyses to support resource allocation decisions;

assists in developing unit-wide policies/procedures to maximize expenditure management and achieve financial objectives. Acts as liaison between SU Global and Office of Budget & Planning, as well as Budget Managers/Directors in Schools/Colleges. Manages and monitors the SU Global budget. Serves as operational lead for HR administration, coordinating with Exec. Director of Operations who maintains strategic HR partnership with university HR leadership.

Oversees complex and confidential issues related to employment, compensation, appointment letters, and employee relations. Implements and maintains university HR policies within SU Global and recommends strategic changes to leadership. May require availability outside standard hours to address time-sensitive or urgent operational needs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework related to financial and data analysis required.
• MBA with a finance concentration preferred. Significant experience working with complex data set.
• 7-10 years’ experience in financial analysis, budget development and monitoring, forecasting, accounting, or related administrative field is required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Significant experience working with complex data sets and 7-10 years’ experience in financial analysis, budget development and monitoring, forecasting, accounting, or related administrative field is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budget development and monitoring.
• Participates in the design and implementation of financial models, including forecasting models, in support of SU Global’s mission and charge.
• Develop and update a comprehensive multi-year financial plan for the unit, its programs, and departments.
• Work closely with the Office of Budget and Planning and the Budget Directors in the schools and colleges.
• Oversee and track all unit spending. Serve as authorized signer for all program funds.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Disbursements, Physical Plant, the Treasurer’s Office to resolve any issues or in collaboration to enhance processes.
• Provide budget analysis by developing sound financial reports and long-range forecasting; prepare short term and long-range income and expense budgets.
• Perform highly complex financial and resource management analysis and reporting.
• Advise the Executive Director of Operations and the Senior Vice President on all budget and administrative matters of the unit.
• Serve as the operational lead for human resource administration…