Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Shared Services

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Position Classification Title Finance / Budget Professional, Assoc Budget Director

Position Number

Position Number 910021

Working Position Title

Working Position Title Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Shared Services

Building and Room No.

1604-B Lowery street 2nd floor

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited.

If Time Limited. No

Appointment Length. 12

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies Not Mandatory

Normal Work Schedule

8am – 5pm; occasionally works after 5:00pm as required.

Department Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an accounting and fiscal management environment required, preferably in a higher education institution or organization.
• Thorough knowledge of current business and university accounting practices.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Sound knowledge of statistical research methods and techniques.
• Familiarity with automated financial systems.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work cooperatively with and lead staff, and uphold customer service standards.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Demonstrated ability to logically plan, implement, and direct administrative programs and activities
• Demonstrated ability to interact and negotiate effectively with a diverse group of constituencies
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate development of the university’s budget, overseeing the technical implementation of the budget roll and allocation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and initiative in developing and interpretation of a wide range of policies and procedures.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid US Driver's License

Valid US Driver's License No

Commercial Driver's License Required

Commercial Driver's License Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

List any other medical/drug tests required

List any other medical/drug tests required n/a

Internal Posting Only

Internal Posting Only No

Time Limited Position

Time Limited Position No

Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience

Open Date

Open Date 03/03/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

• Managing projects for the Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Services.
• Providing advice and counsel to the other divisions of the university regarding financial matters.
• Analyzing financial performance monthly and authorizes financial adjustments within allowable limits.
• Collaborating with university leaders to develop a long-term financial planning model and to help fund WSSU’s strategic priorities.
• Collaborating with the UNC System Office as it advocates for public higher education funding across North Carolina.
• Developing, streamlining and documenting internal budgeting procedures across multiple funding sources with varied budgetary constraints.
• Serving as the campus liaison for Office of State Budget & Management ( OSBM ) and the UNC System for appropriate interpretation and communication of policy guidance received and directs procedural changes to achieve compliance.
• Advising operational units on position management in consultation with the Human Resources department, to include vacant positions.
• Providing…