THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL (NON-TEACHING) JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Assistant Director of Budgets and Financial Planning
CODE: 0812
FUNCTION: To provide assistance to departments in all areas of budgeting relations and
financial planning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for daily upkeep and processing of
personnel changes, transfers of funds. Assist in providing information regarding new budget
system. Maintain budget records for preparation of annual operating budget and summer
teaching budget, assist in preparation of biennial legislative requests, advise departments about
budget matters, assist in preparation of reports, and perform other duties as directed. Assist in
coordination of effort between Budget Office and Payroll Office. Act as a problem solver when
needed.
Typical duties: Preparation and processing of budget documents, transfers of funds, assist in
analyses, etc. Aid in planning and coordinating budget implementation. Once system processing
is moved into the departmental level, will approve budget transfers, personnel changes, etc.
Provide assistance to Assistant Vice President for Budgets & Financial Planning and Director of
Budgets & Financial Planning. Perform related duties when necessary.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: Assistant VP for Budgets & Financial Planning and Director of Budgets &
Financial Planning
SUPERVISON: Budget Manager.
INTERNAL CONTROL: Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system
of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that department operations are effective
and efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department financial information is reliable, and
the department complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS : General office environment. Occasional longer work hours
probable in order to meet deadlines and requests from the university administration.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or
equivalent amount of experience plus college courses relating to accounting. Masters Degree in
Business Accounting or Administration preferred. At least 3 years experience in accounting field
for a large educational or business enterprise. Must be able to use independent judgment and
possess excellent communication skills. Preferred: Five years experience in accounting field,
preferably in an educational atmosphere.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Specific job requirements or physical location of position allocated to this classification render
the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code
§51.215.
Date: 09/17/02 (revision)