Job Information
Sam Houston State University Project Director, Senior - Senior Director for Budget and Operations in Huntsville, Texas
Requisition: 202500014ES
Hiring Salary: Yearly-Administrative
Department: Office of the Dean - College of Education
General Requirements:
Master’s degree in management, finance, or related field. Doctoral degree preferred. Substantial and proven executive experience in college and university activities, including processes related to financial planning and analysis and organizational management. Experience working in leadership role with proven communication with college and university leadership offices preferred. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Plans, administers, manages, or directs all activities of a College of Education budget operations, grant operations, special events, and communications and recruitment and retention.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Responsible for direct supervision and management of College of Education budget and operations. Responsible for college-wide financial planning and analysis and annual budget preparation. Directs all activities related to operations and building management. Oversee activities related to purchasing, travel, budget, event services, scholarships and donor relations, and college-level communications. Responsible for the development, evaluation, and effectiveness of the special project(s), as assigned by the Dean. Directs human resource management functions, including tracing and review of internal positions, reclassification requests, and market adjustment/needs. Ensures internal goals are aligned with higher-level strategy and plans. Develops and implements and uses processes and models for data analytics related to strategic enrollment projections and financial trends. Responsible for tracking college budget and making recommendations for continued growth and improvement. Serves as liaison to multiple college-level and university-level employees related to budget and operations. Creates and leads training related to various operational and budget needs. Establishes strategic goals and objectives for the college, particularly related to finance and operational effectiveness. Serves as facilities liaison for Teacher Education Center ( TEC ) and leads COE building committees. Responsible for all activities related to building utility; including space allocation, office moves, maintenance and upkeep, and improvements. Collaborates with university budget office and Dean to develop and provide financial plans and reports for college activities, including expenditure reports related to budget planning and forecasting. Prepares special financial analyses and reports, as needed. Produces and complies reports and summarizes information from a variety of sources for college leadership decision-making. Supervises payroll action and responsibilities for the college. Interprets, implements, and communicates university policies and assists college leadership to develop, implement, and support college and unit-level processes and procedures. Produces and supports organization, structure flowcharts and monitors annual updates. Serves on committees as requested. Performs other related duties as assigned.