<p>Job Posting Title:</p> <p>Director of Business Services</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Hiring Department:</p> <p>Office of the Dean of Students</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Position Open To:</p> <p>All Applicants</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Weekly Scheduled Hours:</p> <p>40</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>FLSA Status:</p> <p>Exempt</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Earliest Start Date:</p> <p>Aug 04, 2025</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Position Duration:</p> <p>Expected to Continue</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Location:</p> <p>UT MAIN CAMPUS</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Job Details:</p> <p>General Notes</p> <p>The Office of the Dean of Students at the University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to creating a transformative campus experience where students develop critical thinking, leadership skills, and a lifelong commitment to positive civic engagement. Guided by our core principles of being student-focused, fostering collaborative innovation, empowering ownership, and embracing strategic efficiency, we strive to support students both inside and outside the classroom. Our mission is to develop student leaders, foster involvement, and provide support for all Longhorns, ensuring that every decision and action prioritizes their well-being and development. Join us in fostering a community that values excellence and the holistic development of our students.</p> <p>Purpose</p> <p>The Business Director is responsible for leading and managing the financial operations for the Office of the Dean of Students. This position plays a critical role in strategic financial planning, resource allocation, and fiscal oversight to ensure the department operates efficiently and aligns with institutional goals. The Business Director assists the Lead Team with human resource functions within Workday. The Business Director acts as a key advisor to the Dean on financial and provides data-driven insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making. This position requires a focus on collaboration, innovative strategy, and efficient processes to ensure that the Office of the Dean of Students provides effective and impactful services to support and engage all students.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Leadership</p> </li><li> <p>Provide leadership as a lead team member of the Office of the Dean of Students, working directly with the Dean of Students and other lead members to establish strategic goals and make decisions. Apprise group of pertinent business and financial information, provide counsel, and be responsive to affiliated goals of professional staff members. Assist the lead team with Workday functions related to human resources.</p> </li><li> <p>Budget Development and Financial Planning</p> </li><li> <p>Lead the development, management, and monitoring of the department's annual budget, ensuring alignment with university policies and priorities.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide financial forecasts, multi-year budget planning, and variance analyses to support strategic planning efforts.</p> </li><li> <p>Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation while maintaining financial sustainability.</p> </li><li> <p>Continuously assess and enhance financial workflows, reporting structures, and budgetary processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.</p> </li><li> <p>Stay informed of industry trends, university policies, and financial regulations that impact departmental operations.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead the adoption of new financial tools and technologies that enhance budget planning and financial analysis capabilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Financial Oversight and Advising</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor expenditures, reconcile financial records, and ensure compliance with university policies, state and federal regulations, and grant requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and implement internal financial controls to safeguard departmental resources.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to university leadership and stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as a financial consultant to department leadership, providing analysis and recommendations on budgetary matters, financial risks, and funding strategies.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with university finance offices, grants management teams, and other administrative units to ensure consistency and best practices in financial operations.</p> </li><li> <p>Supervision</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee a senior administrative associate focused on departmental finances and human resources functions.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee the student government financial advisor and provide direction for financial processes for student governance organizations, including student organization funding allocation, scholarship funds, reconciliation, and compliance.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide training and functional oversight for departmental leadership regarding budgeting procedures.</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. At least eight years of experience in financial management, budgeting, or accounting, preferably in higher education or a complex organizational setting. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations. Proficiency in financial reporting systems, spreadsheets, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders. Experience supervising administrative staff.</p> <p>Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Master's degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field. Experience in university budget planning and financial operations. Experience with UT System financials and processes. Knowledge of fund accounting, grants management, and higher education financial regulations. Familiarity with financial software such as PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar platforms.</p> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>$125,000+ depending on qualifications</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Standard office environment </li></ul> <p>Required Materials</p> <ul> <li> <p>Letter of interest</p> </li><li> <p>Resume/CV</p> </li><li> <p>3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.</p> </li></ul> <p>Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.</p> <p>Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Employment Eligibility:</p> <p>Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Retirement Plan Eligibility:</p> <p>The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Background Checks:</p> <p>A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer:</p> <p>The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Pay Transparency:</p> <p>The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>Employment Eligibility Verification:</p> <p>If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.</p> <ul> <li>--- </li></ul> <p>E-Verify:</p> <p>The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:</p> <ul> <li>E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF] </li><li>E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF] </li><li>Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF] </li><li>Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] </li><li>--- </li></ul> <p>Compliance:</p> <p>Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.</p> <p>The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.</p>