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 Posting Details 

Posting Number  | S280
Classification Title  | Tactical Leadership/Sr. Professional 190
Working Title  | Assistant Director of Budget
Department  | Budget
Home Campus  |
City  | Bloomsburg
State  | Pennsylvania
Zip Code  | 17815
Bargaining Unit  | Non-represented
Work Location  | Other
Position Type  | Staff
Temporary/ Permanent  | Permanent
Full-time/ Part-time  | Full-Time
If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)  |
Benefits  | The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

Medical and prescription drug benefits. Generous retirement plans, two options: Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)  Tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Paid time off. Employer-paid dental and vision benefits. Employer-paid life insurance. Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.
To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.
Start Time  | 8:00
End Time  | 4:30
Hours Per Week  | 37.5 hours per week
Days Worked (Check all that apply)  | Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Salary  | Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date  | 7/1/25
Anticipated End Date  | N/A

 Position Summary Information 

Position Purpose  | Under the general direction of the Director of Budget, the Assistant Director of Budget assists in the leadership and overall management of the SAP budget transaction and reporting module (FM-Funds Management), internal controls surrounding the university budgeting functions, financial reporting and analysis, and budget development and monitoring for the University, inclusive of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield campuses. The Assistant Director assists in managing the daily operations in the areas of developing and monitoring budgets, managing the SAP FM module, internal and external reporting, and developing the SAP Business Intelligence tool and related training.

The Assistant Director oversees continuous improvement of financial and budgeting processes and assists in leadership of the Finance and Budget teams to achieve best practices and optimum output. This position provides leadership, guidance, and supervision to staff positions within the Budget Office.

The home campus for this position is flexible to include Bloomsburg, Lock Haven or Mansfield.


Description of Duties  | • Assists in the strategic direction of the Budget Office in collaboration with the Director of Budget.
• Reporting to and collaborating with the Director of Budget, this position assists in the planning, coordination, and management of all E&G, Restricted, and Auxiliary fund budget activity and serves as a budget advisor to campus leadership and units to enable sound decision making and to promote stewardship of university resources.
• Assists in the preparation of the CPP (Comprehensive Planning Process, formerly known as the BUDRPT) and associated updates for review by executive management.
• Prepares significant variance analysis and advises the Director of Budget of significant deviations and/or opportunities for cost savings.
• Interprets and applies complex guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Develops, reviews, and revises budget account standards and procedures for review, as needed.
• Develops positive relationships with key colleagues and stakeholders across the campus community and within the System office.
• Implements strategies that foster a culture of customer service and responsiveness.
• Provides clear, concise and robust financial written communications at the appropriate level of detail for any constituency, including staff, faculty, students, System office, trustees and others,
• Assists in preparing budget presentations for dissemination and briefing to campus governance groups.
• Assists with the development and dissemination of materials as directed, including presentations, white papers, schedules and analyses within assigned area of subject matter expertise – budget.


Decision Making  | The incumbent makes recommendations regarding SAP FM set-up including creation of carry forward rules and variants, development of timelines for most efficient processing, implementation of new functionality, and scheduling work priorities. In addition, this position supports Bl reporting and report development that will satisfy end user reporting needs. This position is also responsible for drafting content that will be published on the Budget Office website. It is expected that the incumbent will be able to work independently to complete position duties using a combination of skills, training, and experience to make recommendations. Appropriate research will be conducted by the incumbent before bringing in items to a higher level for decisioning.
Fiscal Responsibility  | The incumbent in this position is integral to ensuring fiscal responsibility and accuracy. This position assists with the overall management of the SAP budget transaction and reporting module (FM-Funds Management), internal controls surrounding the university accounting and budgeting functions, financial reporting and analysis, and monitoring E&G and Auxiliary budgets. The incumbent recommends cost savings possibilities as they are identified through the budget formulation process.
Supervisory Responsibility  | The Assistant Director of Budget is responsible for supervising staff.
Minimum Requirements Profile  | 1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field.
2. Minimum of four years professional work experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or financial analysis.
3. Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications  | SAP Experience. Experience in an academic setting. Extensive hands on budget preparation, financial reporting, and analysis experience, supplemented by the use of independent judgement.

Applicant Rating Criteria  |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  | 1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel in particular, with specifically strong spreadsheet skills.
2. Excellent problem-solving skills.
3. Prior or current experience working hands on with an integrated financial system. SAP experience preferred.
4. Significant, hands on budget preparation, financial reporting, and analysis experience preferred supplemented by the use of independent judgement.
5. Experience in an academic setting preferred.
6. Excellent written and verbal skills.
7. Must be organized and detail-oriented
8. Must be proactive and a team player with strong time management skills.
9. Must be able to multitask and prioritize assigned projects.
10. Must be able to handle a wide variety of moderately complex tasks and prepare various types of data analysis.
11. Must be customer-focused and amenable to establishing strong working relationships with administrative and academic constituents, auditors, and PASSHE.
12. Strong interpersonal skills.
13. Must be adaptable to change or alteration of responsibilities to accommodate office needs.


Essential Functions  | 1. Sitting – 80%; walking – 10%; standing -10%
2. Working indoors – 95% and Outdoors (for errands) – 5%
3. Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than five pounds
4. Occasional lifting of objects weighing twenty-five pounds
5. Reaching for object at, above, and below the shoulder
6. Occasional twisting at the waist and stretching to reach objects
7. Basic math skills and reading skills, including the ability to comprehend and understand written documents
8. Sensory skills (i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking)
9. Keyboard skills
10. Ability to multi-task and function in a complex, high-paced environment

 Posting Detail Information 

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy  | 06/05/2025
Close Date mm-dd-yyyy  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants  | For full consideration, applications must be received by June 19, 2025.The home campus for this position is flexible to include Bloomsburg, Lock Haven or Mansfield. Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.
Background Clearances  | Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.
Diversity Statement  | At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.
Title IX/Clery  | The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.
About Commonwealth University of PA  | The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
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