Upstate New York HERC

Department: Administration & Finance/VP Administration & Finance (851080)

Classification: SL-4

Budget Title: Staff Associate

Duties:

• Helps AVP for Budget in maintaining and administering the institutional budgets for core operating, IFR, DIFR, SUTRA and capital funds; preparing financial reports, special analyses, and studies as required for the efficient operation of the institution; working closely with the Assistant Vice President to ensure the maintenance of adequate budget records
• Responsible for completion of external reporting such as the Delaware Study, Economic Impact Statement, and other major budgeting reports both externally and internally
• Assist Institutional Research with providing analytical support to Academic Affairs including cost analysis and other fiscal reporting
• Responsible for all HR related internal reporting including headcount reports and other related external reporting as needed including IPEDS
• Security administration related to State Financial System, Payroll System, and SUNY Systems
• Certify bi-weekly payroll. (Backup)
• Aid in creating reports related to ongoing and annual budgeting process and daily account monitoring
• Management of Course Fee & Broad based fee requests
• Dual reporting structure between Budget Office and the Office of Institutional Research and Planning

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and five (5) or more years of progressively increasing responsibility in finance or budgeting
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment where multitasking and prioritization of work is necessary to succeed
• Demonstrated experience organizing, managing, and working with financial data
• Detail-oriented with strong data analytical, organizational, and technological skills

• Master's Degree
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience working with SUNY

Special Instructions to Applicant:

• cover letter
• resume
• contact information for three professional references

Other Important Information about this vacancy:

About SUNY New Paltz

The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities. New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members--students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

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