Associate for Academic Budgets & Resources Position Available In Clinton, New York

Associate for Academic Budgets & Resources
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
in Plattsburgh, NY

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Full-Time

Posted:

06/13/2025

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Business and Financial Services Category:

Professional Position Summary:

The Associate for Academic Budgets and Resources is a full-time, UUP position. Responsibilities will be focused on budget oversight and analysis while supporting a wide range of financial and business activities within the Office of the Provost. Duties are expected to include, but are not limited to: monitoring academic hires, reappointments, salaries and expenditures during the fiscal year; recommending changes in the allocation of funds when appropriate; creating accurate multi-year forecasts across all funding sources throughout Academic Affairs attending to revenue and expenditures relating to the broader University budget; reviewing purchase requisitions and travel authorizations; preparing requested fiscal reports; leading the preparation of the Academic Affairs annual budget request; and working collaboratively and closely with administrators, front line supervisors, administrative assistants, Human Resources Services, and the office of Budget and Financial Reporting. Other duties include monitoring workload, communicating with faculty and other employees within Academic Affairs regarding procedures and deadlines for evaluations and educating on institutional policies with regards to faculty and other personnel evaluations; assisting in staffing committees on behalf of the Provost; assisting the Provost and the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs in preparing documents relating to new programs and curricula offerings and new policies developed by the academic units or Provost’s cabinet; fiscal reporting to the office of the Vice President of Administration and Finance; preparation of fiscal reports for SUNY System Administration; and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must be a team player who has a high level of collegiality and a positive approach to complex and time sensitive work that may require evening and weekend hours on occasion. This individual will possess excellent analytical and organizational skills, sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse group of interfacing offices and employees, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. In addition, the successful candidate must have the proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to complete tasks in a timely manner, and be able to adapt to a changing environment. The position reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. This position is a critical part of the Academic Affairs division, which represents the largest division at SUNY Plattsburgh and is responsible for approximately 47% of the University’s budget expenditures, with approximately 350 full time and 175 part-time employees. We administratively build our college commitment to student success through strong curriculum, excellent teaching and scholarly research. Our commitment includes fostering student preparation for the workplace or graduate school and for life-long learning. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs and practices. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter of interest addressing the position description and qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three current professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to the start of employment. Plattsburgh State University of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
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