Director for Business Services

Budget Development and Financial Planning Lead the development, management, and monitoring of Student Life's annual operating budget, ensuring alignment with university policies, available resources, and strategic priorities.Develop financial forecasts, multiyear budget models, and scenario analyses that support long-term planning and informed resource allocation.Prepare and communicate budget-to-actual and variance analyses, identify emerging financial pressures, and recommend timely adjustments.Advise the Assistant Vice President and Student Life directors on funding strategies, position management, program investments, and the financial implications of proposed initiatives.Identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and responsible revenue generation while maintaining financial sustainability and service quality.Coordinate annual budget submissions, funding requests, and other financial planning activities with central university offices.Financial Oversight Reporting and Advising Monitor expenditures, commitments, balances, and financial activity across assigned accounts and funding sources; ensure timely reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies.Develop, implement, and evaluate internal financial controls that safeguard university resources and promote accurate, consistent, and transparent business practices.Ensure compliance with university policies, state and federal requirements, grant terms, contractual obligations, and applicable accounting and reporting standards.Prepare, review, and distribute accurate financial reports, projections, and decision-support materials for Student Life and university leadership.Serve as the principal financial advisor to Student Life leadership by identifying financial risks, explaining budget implications, and recommending funding and mitigation strategies.Collaborate with university finance, accounting, procurement, grants management, human resources, and other administrative offices to resolve issues and promote consistent practices.Supervision and Team Leadership Supervise, train, develop, and evaluate staff responsible for financial, human resources, and administrative functions.Supervise the Student Governance Financial Advisor and provide direction for financial processes supporting student governance organizations, including funding allocations, scholarship accounts, reconciliations, and compliance.Establish performance expectations, workflow standards, service expectations, and accountability measures for assigned staff.Provide financial training, consultation, and functional guidance to Student Life directors, administrative staff, budget managers, and other employees with financial responsibilities.Promote consistent business practices, cross-training, continuity of operations, and effective coordination across Student Life units.Financial Systems and Process ImprovementEvaluate and improve financial workflows, reporting structures, reconciliation procedures, documentation, and internal business processes.Lead the adoption and effective use of financial tools, Workday functions, and reporting technologies that strengthen planning, analysis, accuracy, and efficiency.Develop procedures, reference materials, and training resources that support consistent financial and administrative practices across Student Life.Administration and Special ProjectsCoordinate year-end financial activities, audits, records management, and other required reviews or reporting processes.Support Workday and related administrative functions in coordination with Human Resources and central university offices.Lead financial and administrative projects for the Assistant Vice President and Student Life leadership; represent Student Life on committees and working groups as assigned.Perform other related functions as assigned.