Brandeis University is looking to hire a Senior Budget Administrator in the Library Services. The Senior Budget Administrator assists with overall management of Divisional budgets (including the University Press), budget strategy, encompassing capital and staff categories, with accountability for expense monitoring, projections, and daily issues. Routinely works with the Budget Office, Controller's Office, and other University departments. This is a one-year position. The hiring range for the position is $83.3k-$93.2k.

Job Description:

Assists with overall management and strategy of unit budgets (operating and capital), prepares budget projections and annual budget load, and monitors spending by category of budget and department. Assists with auditing payroll entries for staff and students, making corrections as needed. Troubleshoot/provide 1st level of support for staff who have questions about procurement, accounting procedures and best accounting practices. 30% Collects and analyzes data and prepares reports for budgeting projects. Meet with Department Managers to discuss monthly financials & future expectations. Compile and share monthly Financial Reports with Department Managers. 10% Manages all unit budgets to include processing invoices, daily approvals, royalties, independent consultant contracts and payments, responding to inquiries, monitoring of expenses and monthly and annual reconciling. 60%

Job Requirements:

M.A/M.S. required with 3-5 years or

B.A./B.S.

plus 5-8 years. Will administer an annual Library and Press operating budget of $12m, approximately $500,000 in capital expenses, a Workday budget of approximately $13m, and works with a staff of approximately 60 FTE and student emplyees. Most time will be spent working with the Leadership team, comprised of 8 people. Will have the authority to classify purchases, recommend budget forecasting, as well as strategize with division executive management. Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

COME WORK WITH US

Brandeis University is a great employer for all the same reasons it is an outstanding university. Its commitment to inclusion, dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to excellence are just a few of the reasons our workplace culture shines bright. We take pride not only in maintaining this culture, but expanding it — by recruiting and retaining outstanding employees who share our values and enrich Brandeis University overall. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process are welcome to contact Human Resources at 781-736-4474 or via email, humanresources@brandeis.edu. The health and safety of the Brandeis community is important. While not required, we strongly recommend that employees are fully vaccinated. For additional information feel free to review the Human Resources Office website. Certain positions at Brandeis University may require a background check. To review this policy, visit our website at http://www.brandeis.edu/human-resources/onboarding/index.html