TITLE: Budget Director

DEPARTMENT: Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5

LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The budget director serves as the operational manager of all budget functions for the university. Working collaboratively with the Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO assisting in the development and maintenance of the university budget for all fund groups

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: This position ensures that all business office functions with respect to the university budget are handled in accordance with KSU business procedures. The budget director provides leadership and supervision for the budget department and is responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential budget information and reporting the content to the Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO, the university President, and the Leadership Cabinet.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership to the unit consistent with the mission of the university and in cooperation with other university administrators.
• Participate with the president and other university leadership in planning and assessing overall university operations and initiatives.
• Work with unit staff in developing and assessing the annual unit plans based on the university strategic plan.
• Support accountability and institutional effectiveness by developing, implementing, and assessing effective procedures that support university operations and foster student success. 
• Provide leadership for the unit in participating in annual and biennial university-level budgeting.
• Develop and monitor an annual budget related to the goals and operational needs of the unit.
• Supervise staff including recommendations on hiring, orientation, coaching, evaluation, and supporting professional development.
• Participate in university and system organizational development activities including service on university committees or involvement in other initiatives as assigned.
• Participate in professional organizations and professional development.
• Review and update the budget web pages and employee handbook references.
• Commitment to the mission, vision and core values of the university.
•  Support university strategic initiatives and projects via project management methodologies, including managing communication and relationships with key project stakeholders involved, providing meeting facilitation, navigating decision-making processes, and supporting change management. Actively engages with project sponsors and works cooperatively with leadership, consultants, and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certification as a public accountant (CPA) highly valued with accounting and budget preparation experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws governing accounting and Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) rules and standards.
• Understanding of legal and audit constraints with respect to budget concerns.
• Project Management Professional(PMP) Certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Personal and professional integrity with an attention to detail and respect for confidentiality.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively and collaboratively with others. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

KENTUCKY STATE UNVERSITY  is an equal opportunity employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.