Title: Associate Vice President for Budget & Planning

Application Review Date: 9/1/2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

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Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Associate Vice President for Budget and Planning provides leadership and direction for all aspects of University budget development and monitoring, financial planning, forecasting, and legislative financial analysis. The Associate Vice President is charged with refining the University's budget operations to support campus and central administration needs.

Primary duties include:

• Budget Development and Management: Directs the University's overall operating budget by providing oversight, management, development and administrative planning for budget operations. Directs the allocation, monitoring, and evaluation of the University's budget to ensure adequate funds are available; monitors revenues and expenses for conformance to budget; develops recommendations for budget adjustments as appropriate; oversees strategic budget modeling, annual budget development, and position control.
• Leadership and Supervision: Ensures timely dissemination of information, accurate reports, and appropriate documentation in support of the University's strategic goals. Develops and implements operational improvements designed to enhance the budget process and support short- and long-term strategic goals of the University. Provides supervision and oversight for direct reports while managing day-to-day activities, performance management, and deadlines.
• Financial Planning: Analyzes the impact of introduced legislation on University resources and prepares decision briefs for the administration to consider and understand the financial impact. Works closely with appropriate University divisions and state offices to analyze and forecast both current and future years' revenues and expenditures. Provides budget estimates with future years' revenue and cost projections as necessary. Coordinates detailed financial research and analysis to benchmark the University with peers.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in planning (formulation) and management (execution) of comprehensive budgets for complex entities, with a preference for experience in higher education/federal or state government setting. Ability to track, interpret, analyze and make recommendations on internal and external fiscal policies. Experience in addressing and developing complex institutional budgetary priorities and needs. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to write in a concise, well-thought-out manner. Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external constituents in a professional, timely, and concise manner. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and knowledge of automated financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office software. Demonstrated ability to supervise and work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to and facilitate change, and to work independently or as part of a team. Strong ability to plan, implement and direct projects and programs affecting areas of responsibility.

An advanced degree in a related field or bachelor’s degree with combined training/certifications and work experience at a level which equates to an advanced degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference given for relevant level of experience in higher education finance or related field involving budget or financial analyses; familiarity with public policies affecting state colleges and universities; understanding of Virginia's legislative process; and experience in preparing financial forecasts in large complex organizations. Aptitude to work with database reporting tools, pivot tables and core functions in integrated accounting systems such as Banner Finance.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: Yes

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (evenings or weekends as required) 

Employee Classification: Administrative - Lecturer

Department: Budget & Financial Planning

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Contact Name: Martin Baker

Contact Phone: 336-721-9100

Contact Email: martin@buffkinbaker.com

Apply for this job at: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/buffkinbaker/job/ynrueoeqkmen8oo9on1gzeqrwy/avpbp?crt=1753130066249

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.