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Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Division of Student Affairs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania invites applicants for the position of Budget Manager.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.  We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The Division of Student Affairs at West Chester University is dedicated to supporting student development, experience, and success through our co-curricular programming and support. The division strives to design and facilitate co-curricular experiences to develop students’ personal, professional, and intellectual talents, preparing them to learn, lead, and serve.

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Budget Manager supports the Student Affairs Division in financial aspects related to budgeting, forecasting and expenditure control. This position will work with all levels of management and individual departments to assist in the development of Auxiliaries and EG budgets for the division. The Budget Manager plays a key role in supporting the division, departments, and individuals to be good financial stewards for the university.  

The ideal candidate demonstrates clear and concise communication skills; creative problem-solving strategies along with strong critical thinking skills; the ability to work independently to organize work and set priorities; and values civility, diversity and collaboration.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Assist with development of department budgets utilizing the critical needs process
• Compile and track budget requests
• Analyze data for accuracy and budget forecasting
• Research historical costs and trends
• Support division for budget related issues 
• Compile and track budget requests and transfers 
• Monitor and track budgets for variances   
• Provide ongoing analysis of budgetary status and impact of supplemental needs and requests
• Lead projections for Budget Department including cost savings and year-end financials
• Track status of budgets to ensure revenue and actuals are on target for fiscal year
• Assist with auxiliary monthly, bi-annual and year-end allocation journals and closure reports
• Develop, prepare and monitor all financial data and reports to maintain all cost centers within budget
• Identify potential financial issues and assist in resolution
• Manage, coordinate, and serve as a resource for hiring faculty and staff for the division 
• Manage and track the R2H process including faculty assignments and workloads 
• Support division in the use of the Personnel Budget Management System (PB)
• Evaluate and identify areas for improvement in the reporting and distribution of financial data
• Collaborate to create and distribute financial reports in systems including PB, BI, and SAP
• Identify needs and provide expertise, guidance, and relevant training to departmental Managers and Directors

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Financial Background 
• Two years of progressively responsible budgeting and / or data analysis experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher Education budgeting experience 
• SAP / BI experience 
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Excel to create complex reports
• Budgetary and data analysis experience 
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing process improvements 

Special Instructions

Ask about remote work opportunities and alternate work schedules.  

Salary range is $69,716 to $79,675.

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Electronic application allows for cover letter and resume (both required for consideration).  

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.  

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks. 

About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

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