Assistant Director of Budget and Operations

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the College of Arts & Sciences dean's office, including human resources, compensation, payroll, and finance.
• Assist in the planning, development, and monitoring of budgets through analysis and forecasting.
• Act as a liaison between the CAS dean's office, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of Human Resources regarding faculty and staff compensation.
• Gather and analyze budgetary data and financial information to prepare reports and illustrate findings.
• Ensure all financial transactions are performed in accordance with established budgets and university policies.
• Resolve administrative and fiscal problems by identifying solutions and communicating them to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of personnel and compensation records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, management, finance, operations, management information systems, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience working in a business or budget office environment.
• Proven experience developing budgets and reconciling actual expenses to budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced knowledge of pivot tables, formulas, and charting.
• Experience using financial computer systems such as Banner and Cognos for reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a business-related field.
• Deep understanding of University of Dayton academic structures, procedures, and policies.
• Experience designing and delivering training curriculum for individuals or groups.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Catholic and Marianist educational values.
• Demonstrated ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace.

About the Company

The University of Dayton is a Catholic, Marianist institution committed to the dignity of every human being. We seek to increase diversity in all its forms and model inclusion across our campus community.