Assistant Director of Budget and Planning

Utah Tech University•St. George 84770, UT

18h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Planning, the Assistant Director of Budget and Planning provides analytical support for complex budget projects and assists with preparation and monitoring of departmental and institutional budgets. The role recommends changes to systems and procedures to ensure conformance with budgetary requirements and represents the Budget Office on behalf of the Assistant Vice President when necessary. The position works with campus administrative personnel and university offices to support budget processes, financial procedures, reporting, account analysis, and institutional transparency. It is a full-time, overtime-exempt staff position with an annual salary of $90,000 or more, depending on qualifications and experience. The desired start date is January or February 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field; a combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted year-for-year under the stated credit rules.
At least four years of related financial or budgetary experience.
Advanced knowledge of computer applications, particularly spreadsheet software.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and present financial data accurately and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate financial and related information effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to work in a confidential office environment while helping maintain professionalism, collaboration, cooperation, service, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
Higher education budget experience.
Banner Finance experience.

Responsibilities

Review and monitor departmental and institutional budgets.
Review and input budget transactions.
Provide training and guidance to campus administrative personnel about the University’s budget process, financial procedures, and account review as needed.
Assist in preparing and submitting Utah System of Higher Education and other state-level budget reports.
Prepare account analyses and ad-hoc studies to support the budget process and campus-wide transparency.
Work with Human Resources and Business Services, including Payroll, Purchasing, and Accounting, to coordinate budget procedures with administrative policies and operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent the Budget Office on behalf of the Assistant Vice President when necessary.