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Director of Budget & Finance

University of South Carolina, Walterboro, SC, United States


Director of Budget & Finance

The position of Director of Budget & Finance at USC Salkehatchie provides essential strategic planning and institutional financial leadership in partnership with the Campus Dean and other administrative officers. The position coordinates complex administrative, business management, and fiscal support activities; develops and monitors compliance with annual budgets, procurement processes, auditory regulations, and campus funding plans; serves as primary oversight and manager of the operating budget. Position oversees business office and campus shop functions. Supervises employees in the Business Office, Campus Shops and IT Department; formulates and administers University Policies and Procedures; provides training in administrative/management practices and procedures. Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Knowledge of student registration and fee payment processes, federal financial aid disbursement policies and procedures, and Banner student systems. Must be an effective communicator and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students. This position requires a thorough knowledge of Federal laws, State laws, and University policies relating to business, finance, student account, cash receipts, purchasing, and travel. The employee must be proficient in the use of personal computer applications and on-line financial applications. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal courteously and effectively with University administrators and members. Must have excellent analytical skills. Must work collegially with others in a spirit of cooperation. Plans, develops and prepares the campus budget to incorporate needs of all campus departments and in conjunction with the USC Budget Office. Monitors expenditures and revenues to ensure that campus units are meeting budget predictions. Makes budget adjustments and prepares budget transfers as needed. Represents campus at USC System meetings for business, financial, purchasing, bursar, and other meetings with community partners as required. Keeps abreast of new policies and procedures pertaining to the budget process or other business practices. Provides budget updates and financial reports to the Campus Dean and department heads as requested. Supervises Business Office personnel; prepare annual EPMS; monitor employee progress towards goals; communicate and provide feedback to assist employees with performance improvement, professional development, and skill/competency development. Supervises daily operations of the Business Office in processing travel documents, procurements, cash receipts, accounts payable, and student account receivables ensuring compliance with USC Policies and Procedures. Oversees and approves requests for campus cards and approves statement submissions monthly. Oversees disbursements for USC Salkehatchie accounts with the USC Educational Foundation. Provides Campus Dean with information/reports regarding Educational Foundation expenditures. Works with Financial Aid Director regarding scholarship awards and other financial aid related business. The position of Director of Business Operations of the USC Salkehatchie campus provides essential strategic planning and financial leadership in partnership with the Campus Dean and other campus officials to ensure the long-term financial well-being of the institution. Other campus projects and duties as assigned by the Campus Dean. Works with the Academic Dean to provide budget and financial data for the annual Blueprint and Accountability Reports. Works with the Academic Librarian to prepare and submit the annual IPEDS Library survey. Oversees submission of the annual CPIP report, campus inventory report, and Energy Consumption Report in coordination with the Operations and Business Office staff. Works with the Athletic Director to prepare and submit the annual Department of Education Equity in Athletics Report. Oversees Campus Shops' and vending operations. Assists Campus Shop Managers in the annual year end inventory audit and preparation of financial statements. Supervises Campus Shop Managers. Works directly with Chairman and Treasurer on Western Carolina Higher Education Commission (WCHEC) financial transactions. Oversees the preparation of reports and presents at WCHEC meetings. Maintains WCHEC financial records. Works with audit firm on annual audit of WCHEC financial statements. Oversees management and accounting of both internal and external grant funds. Ensures that grant proposals meet the criteria specified by the grantor or agency. Assists grant submitters with grant proposal entry into the USCERA program. Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.