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Assistant Budget Director, Budget Development

Job Description

Posting Number

PG193788EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Assistant Budget Director, Budget Development

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8-5. Additional hours may be needed occassionally.

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

University Budget Office

About the Department

The University Budget Office is responsible for the strategic planning and institutional budget management for multiple funding sources including State Appropriations ($654M), Tuition and Fees ($387M), Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Revenue ($70M) and budget oversight and review of the $1B capital budget and Institutional Trust Funds. Our office provides financial information and analyses to university administrators, and assists university colleges and departments in the establishment, maintenance, and control of budgets.

Essential Job Duties

As the Assistant Budget Director, you will drive multi-year budget planning for all funding sources, providing insights and analysis to support executive decision-making and ensure alignment with the university’s strategic goals. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who can balance high-level financial strategy with technical expertise and impact the future of university funding and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
  • Strategic Budget Planning: Lead the University Strategic Budget Initiative to manage and forecast multi-year budgets for all funding sources.
  • Funding Analysis & Recommendations: Evaluate campus funding requests, prioritizing needs based on comprehensive analysis  to advise university leadership on strategic funding decisions.
  • Budget Requests: Assists in developing General Fund budget expansion requests leads the auxiliary budget development process and UNC System Office All-Funds Budget initiative.
  • Legislative Compliance:  Interprets proposed and enacted budget legislation, State Budget Act and UNC System Office (UNCSO) and Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) official budget guidance.
  • Tuition & Fee Coordination: Coordinates Campus Initiated Tuition and Student Fee Increase processes, preparing submissions for the Board of Trustees and UNC Board of Governors.
  • Revenue Projection: Provide accurate future-year projections for Enrollment Change Funding Formula and tuition receipts.
  • Technical Data Analysis: Utilize advanced data querying, transformation, and visualization to create budget dashboards and analyses for executive decision support.
  • Leadership & Development: Supervise and develop a team of budget analysts, ensuring cross-training and optimal team resource allocation.
  • Consultation & Support: Offer budget consultation and technical support to campus units, aiding in informed financial decisions.

This position offers the chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on NC State’s financial sustainability and supporting leadership with vital budget insights and recommendations. If you’re looking to shape NC State’s financial future and play a key role in resource allocation across the university, we encourage you to apply.

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a relevant post-Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of three (3) years or greater of related professional experience, or a relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of five (5) years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.

Other Required Qualifications

We’re looking for a skilled financial professional who brings expertise in budgeting, analysis, and strategic decision-making. If you have the following skills we encourage you to apply. 

  • Proven experience in financial analysis and budgeting.
  • Familiarity with state-level budgeting processes and university funding.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
  • Ability to interpret and apply North Carolina General Statutes and budget legislation.
  • Commitment to collaborative, data-driven decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in developing budgets, analyzing funding requests and business cases, and conducting budget and policy analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of professional staff members.
  • Knowledge of UNC System Office (UNCSO) and Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) guidelines.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Yes

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

11/05/2024

Anticipated Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. 

Position Number

00061423

Position Type

SAAO Tier II

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00 FTE

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

462001 - Budget Office

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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