Associate Director for Budget, Planning, and Analysis - St Johns : Job Details

St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Specific Job Title: Associate Director for Budget, Planning, and Analysis

Reports to: Associate Vice President for Budget and Planning

Campus: Queens

Job Summary: The Associate Director for Budget, Planning, and Analysis plays a key leadership role in assisting with budget development, financial planning, and analysis to support strategic decision-making. This position provides strategic financial analysis, modeling, and reporting to inform decision-making across St. John's University. The Associate Director works collaboratively with academic and administrative units to promote fiscal stewardship, transparency, and alignment of resources with St. John's University's institutional priorities.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the development and preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets, monitor ongoing budget activities, and prepare forecasts.
• Coordinate budget submissions from academic and administrative units and ensure alignment with the University's strategic priorities.
• Support the development and update to the University's multi-year financial planning model, including data-driven revenue and expense assumptions and projections, trend analyses, and scenario modeling.
• Develop and update management reports and analyses of University-wide financial results as well as analyses for specific programs, schools/colleges, and campuses within the University.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, financial models, and presentations for senior management and the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees to help inform decision-making.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual benchmarking and competitive analysis studies, such as student pricing, performance metrics, and various financial and non-financial surveys.
• Develop and maintain business process documentation, including policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Provide training and guidance to budget planners and users across the University.
• Coordinate with the Financial Systems Manager to leverage new and existing technological resources to drive operational efficiency and increase productivity.
• Continuously assess opportunities for process improvement to support institutional effectiveness and enhance internal controls.

Competencies:

• Proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to organize, plan, determine priorities, and execute tasks and responsibilities timely and accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to describe complex concepts in simple terms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic and administrative units.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and data security.

Work Environment: The primary work environment is a typical office setting within the Office of Business Affairs.

Physical Demands: Physical demands would be of a typical office environment, with employees required to sit for long periods of time at a computer. Communication is done by phone and email with various departments and outside vendors.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Longer hours may be required to meet deadlines, as necessary.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five years' experience in budget, planning, and financial analysis and reporting in a complex institutional environment.
• Strong understanding of business processes, accounting principles, and financial reporting.
• Proficient with enterprise financial systems, budget management, and financial planning software.
• Advanced skills with Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or related professional certification.
• Knowledge of Ellucian Banner Finance.
• Proficiency in the use of reporting and analytic tools such as Argos, Power BI, or other similar tools.
• Experience in a higher education environment.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $135,000 - $145,000. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

St. John's is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.