<p>St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.</p> <p>A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.? As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.? We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.?Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.</p> <p>Department: Business Affairs</p> <p>Specific Job Title: ?Associate Vice President for Budget and Planning</p> <p>Reports to: Vice President for Business Affairs/Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Treasurer</p> <p>Campus: ?Queens</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Budget and Planning provides strategic leadership and direction for St. John's University's budget development, financial planning, and resource allocation processes. This position works collaboratively with academic and administrative leaders to ensure the alignment of financial resources with institutional priorities and long-term goals. The AVP leads the development of a transparent, data-informed, and performance-based budgeting framework to support St. John's institutional effectiveness, accountability, and sustainability.</p> <p>Reporting to the Vice President for Business Affairs/Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Treasurer, the Associate Vice President for Budget and Planning manages a team and provides leadership for the following functions:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Operating and Capital Budgeting</p> </li><li> <p>Planning and Financial Analysis</p> </li><li> <p>Debt Management</p> </li><li> <p>Insurance Planning and Renewals</p> </li><li> <p>Strategic Procurement</p> </li><li> <p>Real Estate Acquisitions and Dispositions</p> </li></ul> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <p>Strategic Budget Leadership:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Work with senior management and academic and administrative units, lead the development of the annual operating and capital budgets, and recommend resource allocations (including the utilization of designated and restricted funds) that address the University's priorities and operating plans.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead efforts to continue the development of comprehensive multi-year financial plans by engaging key stakeholders with particular emphasis on the academic sector, enrollment management and student financial services, student affairs, and information technology.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure effective integration of the annual budget and multi-year financial plans with St. John's University's strategic plan.</p> </li><li> <p>Evaluate and lead the execution of business transactions, including but not limited to acquisition, leasing, and disposition of university real estate and other tangible assets.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage the University's long-term debt portfolio, including relationships with rating agencies, underwriters, financial advisors, and bondholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Along with financial advisors, underwriters, and the Controller/Assistant Treasurer, identify and lead debt restructuring opportunities, manage bond offerings, and oversee post-issuance tax-exempt debt compliance.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee the University's strategic sourcing and vendor management operations.</p> </li></ul> <p>Financial Planning & Analysis:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Continuously monitor, evaluate, and report on the University's financial performance, making recommendations for enhancing revenues and/or mitigating costs, and ensuring budget discipline by operating units.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare various reports and analyses requested by senior management and reports for the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees.</p> </li><li> <p>Analyze internal and external trends to inform financial strategy and decision-making.</p> </li><li> <p>Leverage new and existing technology resources to drive operational efficiency and increase productivity.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in month-end and year-end closing procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with the faculty collective bargaining negotiations, as necessary.</p> </li></ul> <p>Resource Allocation & Policy Development:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Maintain procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines and ensure compliance with such policies, as well as federal, state, and local procurement regulations.</p> </li><li> <p>Work with the Controller/Assistant Treasurer to ensure development, documentation, and compliance with financial policies and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Support institutional effectiveness through integrated financial and operational planning.</p> </li></ul> <p>Collaboration & Communication:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Collaborate with the Controller/Assistant Treasurer and the Chief Investment Officer to ensure that cash balances and operating endowment draws are sufficient to meet operating and capital budget needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as the CFO's delegate to the Budget Committee of the University Senate.</p> </li><li> <p>Partner with deans, division heads, and department leaders to provide guidance and support on budget-related issues.</p> </li></ul> <p>Leadership & Team Development:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the budget and planning team to ensure high performance and professional growth.</p> </li><li> <p>Foster a culture of service, innovation, and continuous improvement within the department.</p> </li><li> <p>Champion the use of data-driven decision making across the institution.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure effective management of the budget and planning office staff to achieve the purposes of the office.</p> </li></ul> <p>Compliance and Risk Management:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and St. John's University financial regulations and reporting requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Identify and mitigate financial risks through effective planning and internal controls.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage the University's insurance program, lead insurance renewal negotiations, and, with the Office of General Counsel, oversee related risk management activities.</p> </li></ul> <p>Competencies:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment.</p> </li><li> <p>Creative and analytical thinking required.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, determine priorities, and execute tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.</p> </li><li> <p>Competence in automated financial systems, spreadsheets, and other financial and accounting software applications.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to describe complex issues in simple terms.</p> </li><li> <p>Proven ability to work collaboratively with academic and administrative units.</p> </li><li> <p>Adaptability and problem-solving in complex environments.</p> </li><li> <p>Budget modeling and forecasting.</p> </li><li> <p>Strategic thinking and financial acumen.</p> </li><li> <p>Leadership and team development.</p> </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibility:</p> <p>This position will have oversight of 4-5 employees on the Budget and Planning team in Business Affairs.</p> <p>Work Environment:</p> <p>This position operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, phones, and filing systems.</p> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <p>Physical demands would be of a typical office environment, with the employee required to sit for long periods of time at a computer. Communicate by phone and email with various departments and outside vendors.</p> <p>Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:</p> <p>This is a full-time position. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Longer hours may be required to meet deadlines, as necessary.</p> <p>Required Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</p> </li><li> <p>8-10 years' experience in budgeting and planning.</p> </li><li> <p>Five years or more of supervisory experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and working with senior leadership.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master's degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business, Economics, or a related field.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in a higher education environment or other complex institutional environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of Banner Finance.</p> </li></ul> <p>Other Duties:</p> <p>Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.</p> <p>In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $221,000-$245,000. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.</p> <ul> <li>Important Note- St. John's is NOT a E-Verify Employer </li></ul> <p>St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events</p> <p>Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.</p> <p>St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.?All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p>