Director, Budget and Operations

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Director, Budget and Operations Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary

29845973 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $93,400 - $177,200

Position Information

The Director, Budget and Operations has primary responsibility for developing and managing annual budget processes that support University Advancement's long-and short-range goals. The incumbent in this position consolidates trend analyses and provides insightful reporting for senior management; ensures timely and accurate analysis/reporting of year-to-date and year-to-year results for all operational areas of University Advancement; manages organizational payroll budget and staffing reporting in collaboration with the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Serves as point person for campus budget/planning office and is responsible for maintaining smooth facilities and financial operations. Position requires excellent customer service across all functions. This position directly supervises the Financial Analyst and Financial Services Analyst.

The full salary range for the Director, Budget and Operations is $94,300 - $177,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $130,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Additionally, this position is eligible for hybrid accommodations.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

Education Education Requirements Degree Requirement

Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Certifications Certification Requirement

Professional certification. Preferred

Experience Experience Requirement

8 - 13 years of related experience. Required Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred

Special Conditions Special Condition Requirement

Valid Drivers License Required

Minimum Requirements

Ability to multi-task. Knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with a diverse populations. Demonstrated skills in the areas of budget process review and analysis, fund accounting, and financial planning as they relate to creation and implementation of personnel and programmatic budgets in a public university environment. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Client services oriented; good listening, critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to plan strategically in a customer oriented environment to promote efficient and effective operations. Comprehensive knowledge of finance and budget policies, practices and systems; budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; human resource planning; accounting and bookkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to formulate and communicate cost-effective strategies and solutions.

Ability to create and maintain productive working relationships that build confidence that the University Advancement budget process is accurate, has integrity, and reflects University Advancement and campus goals and objectives.

Proven track record in analyzing, developing, and proposing solutions to budget problems using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques.

General understanding of the UC wide budget planning and implementation process.

Excellent written and oral communications skills to explain complex financial and budget information in a clear and understandable manner to both internal and external audiences at all levels.

Demonstrated knowledge of University policies, procedures, and practices, as well as familiarity with UCR's financial system.

Knowledge of University and University Advancement organizational structure.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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