Title: Budget Officer
Employee Classification: Budget Officer
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Merch, Hosp & Tour
Department: UNT-CMHT-Gen-137000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $64,680.00

ABOUT US - VALUES OVERVIEW:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism offers five bachelor of science degree programs (hospitality management, merchandising, home furnishings merchandising, digital retailing, and consumer experience management) and three master of science degree programs (merchandising, hospitality management, and international sustainable tourism). The mission of the College is to transform learning, research and engagement for a global experience economy. Industry-relevant coursework delivered by expert faculty employs a focus on creative thinking and globally oriented problem solving.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for all aspects of financial operations to include financial analysis, evaluation, planning, reporting and recommending the most efficient use of the college’s resources. As a strategic thinking leader and member of the Deans leadership team, the budget officer will work closely with the Dean to develop and coordinate the Colleges annual academic and operating budget planning process, forecasts and predicts resource requirements for new and existing programs, and develops funding strategies to ensure financial sustainability

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in accounting, finance, business or related field and two years’ of progressively responsible financial administration or budget management experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University fiscal and administrative policy, procedure and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of sound business management principles, policies, and techniques.
• Ability to work under considerable pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and to coordinate the work of others. Marked ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Functional computer applications skills. Ability to work on complex and confidential tasks utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures and security measures related to work performed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• 5 years of progressively responsible budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning experience in a higher education setting.
• Thorough knowledge of current accounting principles, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Advanced demonstrated skills in financial analysis and direct experience with administration of sponsored projects.
• Skilled with computer applications in budgeting and financial planning models.
• Experience working in an academic unit.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion, and Power BI.
• Master’s Degree.

• Assist Dean with hiring of senior administrative staff in search committees and assists Associate Dean in hiring processes.
• Prepares, monitors and maintains control of expenditures within budgets.
• Reports budgetary, fiscal and personnel status and department activities to administrators. Makes projections and reports on budget status.
• Direct and supervise the Finance and Administration.
• Conducts cost studies, collects and analyzes data, and prepares statistical reports.
• Maintains contact and liaison with other University offices and with administrative officers of external agencies and coordinates special assignments and projects.
• Utilizes thorough knowledge of University fiscal and academic policy, procedure and practices. Advises supervisor on compliance and safety issues compliance.
• Practice sound business management principles, policies and techniques.
• Must be able to work under considerable pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks and to coordinate the work of others.
• Disseminates advice to faculty, administrators and staff as Compliance Officer.
• Setup processes for the Instructional Fee accounts.
• Provide guidance and training to the departmental and college staff in personnel and budgetary matters.