The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
🇺🇸 Edinburg, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Other
🗓️ December 2nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Director of Planning and Analysis. This role entails developing, ensuring the integrity, and executing all university budgets while adhering to State of Texas regulations. The Director plans and coordinates the institution's operating budget, monitors financial health, manages departmental activities, and provides executive decision support.
Highlights
- Develops and manages the institution’s operating budget and related reporting.
- Monitors financial health and institutional debt, and performs revenue and expense projections.
- Ensures compliance with State of Texas rules and regulations regarding budgetary policies and procedures.
- Provides input on financial reports and manages departmental operating budget and staff.
- Plans long-term departmental strategies and coordinates the annual Library, Equipment, Repair, and Rehabilitation cycle.
- Oversees budget revisions, position budgeting, and legislative fiscal note processing.
- Requires proficiency with related financial and budget software systems and staff training.
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in business or related field and seven years of progressively responsible budget management and analysis experience; master’s degree and higher education experience preferred.
- Full-time exempt position with compensation commensurate with experience.
- Serves the Planning and Analysis department, supporting institutional financial planning and compliance.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ANALYSIS Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8679
Working Title | DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | Planning and Analysis
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | Responsible for the development, integrity and execution of all UTRGV budgets. Ensures budgetary policies, procedures and practices adhere to the State of Texas rules and regulations.
Description of Duties | • Plans and coordinates development of the institution’s operating budget and associated schedules and reports.
• Monitors institutional financial health to identify risks and opportunities, including material deviations from budgeted amounts.
• Ensures development of the Legislative Appropriations Request.
• Monitors institutional debt.
• Performs revenue and expense projections.
• Plans, directs and reviews activities for the department.
• Provides input on the Monthly Financial Report to Comptroller staff.
• Drafts institutional budget policies and procedures.
• Provides institutional executive decision support services (analysis and special reports).
• Oversees the departmental operating budget.
• Engages in long term planning for the department.
• Ensures that all related software systems are functional and ensures that department and institution staff are properly trained.
• Plans and coordinates the annual Library, Equipment, Repair, and Rehabilitation (LERR) cycle.
• Ensures processing of legislative fiscal notes.
• Maintains the tuition and fee structure and coordinates as needed with other departments.
• Ensures that positions are properly budgeted and maintained.
• Ensures that budget revisions are properly processed.
• Oversees and participates in the hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
• Participates in committees, task forces, and professional organizations.
• Develops and maintains organization policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in business or related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in budget management and analysis.
Preferred Experience | Experience obtained in Higher Education.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Typical Office Environment. Occasional travel in and out of the region and weekend work is required.
Other | Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to handle multiple critical tasks, meet aggressive deadlines, manage ambiguity and be prepared to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Physical Capabilities |
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 12/01/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Working Title | DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | Planning and Analysis
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | Responsible for the development, integrity and execution of all UTRGV budgets. Ensures budgetary policies, procedures and practices adhere to the State of Texas rules and regulations.
Description of Duties | • Plans and coordinates development of the institution’s operating budget and associated schedules and reports.
• Monitors institutional financial health to identify risks and opportunities, including material deviations from budgeted amounts.
• Ensures development of the Legislative Appropriations Request.
• Monitors institutional debt.
• Performs revenue and expense projections.
• Plans, directs and reviews activities for the department.
• Provides input on the Monthly Financial Report to Comptroller staff.
• Drafts institutional budget policies and procedures.
• Provides institutional executive decision support services (analysis and special reports).
• Oversees the departmental operating budget.
• Engages in long term planning for the department.
• Ensures that all related software systems are functional and ensures that department and institution staff are properly trained.
• Plans and coordinates the annual Library, Equipment, Repair, and Rehabilitation (LERR) cycle.
• Ensures processing of legislative fiscal notes.
• Maintains the tuition and fee structure and coordinates as needed with other departments.
• Ensures that positions are properly budgeted and maintained.
• Ensures that budget revisions are properly processed.
• Oversees and participates in the hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
• Participates in committees, task forces, and professional organizations.
• Develops and maintains organization policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in business or related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in budget management and analysis.
Preferred Experience | Experience obtained in Higher Education.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Typical Office Environment. Occasional travel in and out of the region and weekend work is required.
Other | Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to handle multiple critical tasks, meet aggressive deadlines, manage ambiguity and be prepared to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Physical Capabilities |
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 12/01/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth Gender Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49533
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth Gender Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49533
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- * Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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