THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL (NON-TEACHING) JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Associate Vice President for Budgeting and Financial Planning
CODE: 0806
FUNCTION: To provide professional leadership, administrative skills, and support for the fiscal
functions of the university, specifically in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and
Administration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the daily operation of the budget office,
print ship, mail services, bookstore, and human resources. Maintain budget records, prepare
annual operating budgets and summer teaching budgets, prepare biennial legislative requests,
advise departments about budget matters, prepare reports, advise and assist president and
executive officers in budget and legislative request matters, and perform other duties as directed.
Assist in coordination of effort between budget office, payroll office, human resources, and
accounting. Act as facilitator and problem solver where needed.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: The Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
SUPERVISON: Directly supervise staff of three in budget office. Also directly oversee the
operation of the offices above through supervision of their directors.
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Business with emphasis in
Accounting, Finance, or Management. Master’s degree, specifically an MBA preferred. At least
five years progressive managerial experience in the financial operation of a large educational or
business enterprise. Must be able to think and act independently and possess excellent
communication skills. Ten years progressive managerial experience in higher education,
especially in the financial area. Possess current knowledge of NACUBO, federal, and state rules
and legislation concerning higher education.
Date: November 17, 1997
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)