Special Instructions to ApplicantsCover letter is required for consideration.
Department SummaryReporting to the Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer, the Office of Academic Planning and Budget (APB) supports UCLA executive management and campus-level strategic planning by providing objective and timely data and analysis to inform central and unit decision making processes. It acts in an advisory role to the Chancellor and Executive Vice Chancellor/Provost in the allocation and administration of all campus funds. In addition, the office interacts with the Office of the President (OP) to ensure that the campus resource base and its flexibility are maximized and that the campus academic performance and programs are accurately characterized in systemwide reports.
Position SummaryUnder the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Planning and Budget, the Director of Financial Analysis and Decision Support (FADS) works closely with financial officers across academic and administrative units to build, review, and refine financial estimates to assist campus executives in making the best strategic funding decisions. The Director manages the production of organizational and fiscal analyses in support of the annual budget process, advises campus units on how to structure funding requests, and leads managerial reviews undertaken by the VC/CFO and AVC-APB. The Director leads a small team of program analysts that provide analytic reviews that support decision-making for uses of Chancellorial resources as well as the fiscal analyses of all proposals to initiate new and modify current degree programs that are utilized by the EVC/Provost, and Academic Senate leadership. The incumbent is also responsible for the development of budgetary proposals for the establishment of, and annual review of, campus-based fees such as: self-supporting degree fees, professional degree supplemental tuition fees, course materials fees and referenda fees. The Director advises campus units on financial management techniques and helps to develop relevant tools and systems to help campus staff in the financial and strategic planning processes and in navigating certain administrative processes. In concert with the Associate Vice Chancellor, the Director will assist the Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, Vice Chancellors, Vice Provosts, Deans and other UCLA managers through the provision of information, analysis and, where appropriate, recommendations which facilitate the decision-making process and planning efforts. The Director acts as staff support to selected senior-level committees considering campus wide issues.
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QualificationsDemonstrated ability to lead a team of highly skilled individuals in a group that undertakes complex tasks under the pressure of time constraints and technical difficulties. (Required)Demonstrated ability in providing leadership in formal committees and in ad hoc work groups where problems have to be solved both effectively and efficiently within an environment of policy constraints and diminishing staff resources. (Required)Demonstrated political and negotiating skills to work effectively with units across campus in order to resolve issues effectively. (Required)Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of colleagues either as a leader or as a member of a group. (Required)Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a member of a group to complete tasks effectively within a constrained time frame. (Required)Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus employees at all levels of the management structure. (Required)Demonstrated ability in translating strategic and tactical operating plans into multiyear operating budgets, and prioritizing budget requests within the context of a campus plan. (Required)Demonstrated expertise in budget and accounting theory and practice with a specialization in applying proven expertise in a fund accounting organization. (Required)Demonstrated strength in cross-functional analysis incorporating financial, faculty, enrollment and other data to synthesize recommendations to campus leadership in support of complex strategic and financial initiatives. (Required)Significant experience in working in Higher Education and a highly developed appreciation of the tripartite mission of teaching, research, and public service. (Required)Working knowledge in the areas of: academic personnel, research, health sciences, student support (scholarships, fee remissions and other student aid), gift and endowment management, intercollegiate athletics and other functions specific to a university environment. (Required)Demonstrated skill in interpreting executive questions, undertaking the necessary financial analysis, the utilization of analytic tools, to create effective well written reports or PowerPoint presentations to provide executive level problem statements and solution choices. (Required)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and/or variable based on operational needs
Union/Policy Covered99-Policy Covered
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