Assistant Vice President, Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis

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Assistant Vice President, Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

The Assistant Vice President for Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis serves as a strategic financial leader responsible for overseeing the University's budget operations, long-range financial planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and budget systems management. The AVP partners closely with executive leadership, academic and administrative units, and campus stakeholders to support institutional priorities through data-informed financial planning and resource allocation. This position promotes fiscal stewardship, operational effectiveness, transparency, and compliance across the University.

The Assistant Vice President reports to the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full‑time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan with a 7% employer match and a retirement health solution. Additional benefits include employer‑paid life/AD'DD, long‑term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more.

• Assist in the development and management of the University’s multi‑year financial plan aligned with institutional strategic priorities.
• Conduct scenario modeling, trend analysis, and long‑range financial forecasting to support executive decisions.
• Oversee budget planning, development, and administration, including appropriation requests and allocation or reduction of funds.
• Prepare the annual operating budgets and projections for tuition and fees, housing, dining and other institutional revenues and expenses.
• Assist in the development of the Tuition and Fee Proposal.
• Foster transparency and collaboration with colleges, departments, and administrative units.
• Support the development and implementation of budget strategies that enhance operational efficiency and financial effectiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to budget policies, procedures, and procedures.

• Direct the daily operations of the University Budget Department.
• Supervise Budget office personnel, including hiring, training, performance management, professional development, and staff evaluations.
• Provide guidance and training to divisional fiscal officers regarding budget policies, processes, and procedures.
• Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Process monthly Labor Cost Distribution data and associated corrections; maintain and ensure integrity of all data tables related to position control, chart of accounts, and labor cost distribution.
• Collaborate with University personnel to verify positions and funding sources.
• Process approved funding changes and oversee budget transfers to ensure compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Manage and monitor institutional funds and reserves.
• Ensure timely responses to budget inquiries and promote fiscal and administrative integrity across the University.

• Oversee budget and financial planning systems to ensure operational accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity.
• Lead and/or participate in software implementation, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with IT, Institutional Research, Housing, Business Office and other stakeholders to integrate financial and operational data.
• Under the direction of the Vice President and CFO, collaborate with university partners to develop and maintain financial forecasting and budget development models.