Assistant Provost for Fiscal Affairs

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Location
 

Statesboro Campus – Statesboro, GA

Department Information
 

Acad Affairs, Provost & VP

Job Summary
 

The Assistant Provost for Fiscal Affairs promotes the University’s academic vision and strategic plan by providing strategic leadership, direction, administrative and fiscal oversight of research, evaluation, analysis, and expertise; and makes policy and procedure recommendations.

Responsibilities
 

• Manage, analyze, and administer budget following Board of Regents policy to maximize academic program efficiency and effectiveness  
• Oversee strategic budget planning and management of ongoing accountability measures for budget allocation for Academic Affairs units  
• Manage faculty, staff, and Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS) related data Oversee OneUSG data records  
• Monitor grant expenditures, research expenses and systematic recording at department and college levels  
• Forecast, manage, and monitor distribution of premium tuition, online tuition, summer incentive tuition, and academic revenue streams  
• Monitor curriculum inventory files  
• Serve on Division Leadership Team  

Required Qualifications
 

Educational Requirements

• Master’s Degree in business, accounting or financial management

Required Experience

• Six (6) or more years of work experience managing budgets
• Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications
 

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with Academic Affairs budgets
• Leadership experience in Higher Education

Proposed Salary
 

 $79,100 –  $134,500

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach
 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
 

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to collaborate with other units within community to insure accuracy of financial transactions in support of University and Controller’s Mission  
• Ability to comply with university document security measures  
• Ability to effectively manage/supervise and evaluate assigned staff and provide leadership  
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships  
• Ability to provide customers with accurate and effective information or data  

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success
• Understanding of higher education budgets and fiscal analysis
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills  
• Knowledge of management and supervision practices and techniques and knowledge of accounting and financial management practices and principles and in use and development of automated/computer systems 

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrated skill in fiscal analysis, budget reporting and organization

Apply Before Date
 

March 25, 2024

Application review may begin on March 25, 2024.

Contact Information
 

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at [email protected] .

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected] .

Conditions of Employment
 

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Proof of valid Driver’s License upon hire and throughout employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
 

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information
 

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel required

Background Check
 

• Position of Trust + Education & Credit