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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: . It plays a pivotal role in managing thecollege's budget and supporting daily business operations. Theindividual in this role will work closely with the Assistant Director ofAccounting & Reporting, serving as a key partner and acting as a backupto ensure continuity and stability in financial oversight and to supportthe accounting system.In collaboration with the Executive Director, this position contributesto the development of the annual budget and is responsible formonitoring all base budget commitments made by the Deans. It alsoprovides critical support to the Executive Director and departmentalBusiness Managers by assisting with daily operations by addressingspecial projects and emerging issues, and filling gaps during staffvacancies. Furthermore, this role is instrumental in onboarding andtraining new employees, ensuring consistency and excellence in businessservices across the college. The strategic and operational contributionsof this position are vital to sustaining the college's mission andlong-term success.

• Collaborates with the Executive Director, Admin & Finance to prepare

the annual college budget, projecting revenue and operating costs atthe fund level.

• Maintains current base budget adjustments to all departmental

budgets as well as the Dean's central base reserve accounts.

• Facilitates merit raises, promotions, and other salary programs

process each fiscal year.

• Provides detailed salary information to departments, collects their

feedback, and reviews it to ensure alignment with current salarypolicies and enters data into appropriate systems as required.

• Assists the CoNKSRE HR Manager with development and preparation of

annual unclassified contracts.

• Collaborates with the Executive Director, Admin & Finance in

analyzing departmental budget projections, trends, and forecasts,assisting department heads and departmental business managers withtheir budget needs, and ensuring their budget plans are in alignmentwith department and college strategic plans and goals.

• Provide analysis, information, and recommendations to inform

strategic financial, budget, and spending decisions for the collegeand subagency.

• Collaborates regularly with the Assistant Director, Accounting and

Reporting to ensure financial support of all departments and units.

• Assists the Executive Director, Admin & Finance in addressing

special issues, resolving intricate and complex financial matters,and launching new initiatives. This includes helping to develop aplan, taking full responsibility for its implementation, andmonitoring progress to ensure a successful outcome.

• Oversees all financial training for all financial business services

employees, ensuring every new hire receives the proper and adequatesupport to be successful in their new position and that currentemployees remain up to date with their skill set and knowledge.

• Maintains, balances, and develops projections for all Dean's base

reserve accounts.

• Works closely on a daily basis, as a team, with the Asst Dir,

Accounting & Reporting to provide overall financial support to thecollege/KSRE.

• Serves as a backup for the Asst. Dir, Accounting & Reporting,

especially for accounting system related issues.

• Reconciles and balances all department base budgets.
• Oversees all base budget c mmitments including all position

commitments.

• Provides assistance in interpretation, communication and execution

of all budget related policies and procedures that affect theCoNKSRE and recommends and implements changes to these policies andprocedures as appropriate.

• Anticipates potential problems and opportunities, then recommends

solutions with little or no precedence.

• Provides recommendations and oversees implementation of improvement

of procedures, policies and methods used in providing businessservices to ensure effective business management.****About Us****We're proud to be recognized as one of the nation's top agricultureschools. The mission of the College of Agriculture is to advanceagriculture, protect natural resources, increase economic activity, andimprove the lives and livelihoods of all Kansas through education,research, and outreach. Visit our website to learn more,[****Worksite Option****This position is required to be performed **on-site**. Work is performedon employer premises or designated assignment location.****What You'll Need to Succeed****Minimum QualificationsRequires a bachelor's degree and three years to five years of relevantexperience.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
• IndustriesHigher Education

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