Associate Dir Major Div/School

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Budget Office as well as developing a high-performing budget team, promoting professional growth and a deep understanding of strategic fiscal management principles. Inspire staff to embrace innovation and excellence in budgetary practices.
• Oversee the operations of the Oracle budget system and financial modules, ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal policies. Serve as functional lead for budget reporting systems including Oracle Analytics in the Cloud (OAC) and Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS).
• Ensure accurate verification of graduate student tuition waivers and student fee sponsorships.
• Deliver training sessions and workshops for departmental budget officers, and communicate updates on budget processes through seminars, meetings, and emails.

• Lead the preparation of the annual operation budget in the Oracle budget system, coordinating with decentralized budget staff and other university departments to manage the timing and interface of files related to the annual budget load process.
• Oversee the preparation of the annual budget request to the State of Kansas legislature.
• Conduct ongoing and ad hoc analyses of revenue and expenditure trends by various categories to ensure effective fiscal management.

• Contribute actively to the development of the overall budget office strategy, leadership, values, culture, and decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with the Budget Director to develop and recommend policies and procedures for budget administration on the KU Lawrence/Edwards campus.
• Represent the Budget Office in process improvement and system development initiatives to implement comprehensive budget strategies that support the organization's long-term objectives and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with various departments to understand their financial needs and challenges, acting as a liaison to ensure that budgetary processes are transparent, inclusive, and aligned with organizational priorities.

1. Master's degree and 3 years of related experience in the field or a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience in the field.
2. Previous experience with microcomputer applications for financial analysis (such as Excel), as demonstrated in application materials.
3. Five years of supervisory experience.
4. Previous experience that required excellent written communication skills, as demonstrated in application materials.
5. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, as evidenced by application materials and previous work experience.
6. Previous experience using data to inform complex decision-making, forecasting, and communicating operational activities, as demonstrated in application materials.

1. Previous experience in writing queries and coding programs for financial analysis, as evidenced in application materials.
2. Background in higher education, government, or non-profit sectors, as evidenced in application materials.
3. Familiarity with the structure, policies, and procedures of the University of Kansas Lawrence campus, as demonstrated in application materials.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle budget solutions and PeopleSoft human resources software specific to the public sector, as evidenced in application materials.
5. Master's degree in business administration or related field.
6. Demonstrated experience in strategic leadership, as evidenced by application materials.
7. Comfortable using multiple data tools to manage financial information.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume.
• List of three (3) professional references.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday, December 2, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.