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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Budget & Finance Manager, Office of the Provost

Apply now Job no: 501191
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Job Title: Budget & Finance Manager 

Overview:  The Provost’s Office is seeking a Budget & Finance Manager, which oversees financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal management for the Division of Academic Affairs. This position ensures fiscal responsibility, compliance with university policies and accounting principles, and efficient management of institutional resources. An essential role in the office, the Budget & Finance Manager provides strategic financial analysis to support decision-making, in close collaboration with leadership.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal management functions for the Division of Academic Affairs

  • Forecast current and future spending for all Provost Office budgets

  • Coordinate the annual budget development process for the units under Academic Affairs

  • Analyze and summarize budget requests for accuracy, reasonableness, and strategic alignment for Provost review

  • Prepare and process relevant budget and expense transactions for Provost Office accounts

  • Review and approve compensation-related forms and contracts for Academic Affairs

  • Review and approve procurement-related submissions for the Office of the Provost

  • Maintain position control for Academic Affairs in collaboration with the Budget Office

  • Review and approve pre-award spending requests

  • Oversee and manage Grant Buyout Reassigned Time process 

  • Manage startup and professional development fund allocations

  • Analyze and track day-to-day spending to ensure the effective and compliant use of funds in accordance with university policy and GAAP for all Provost Office operational budgets

  • Support data analysis initiatives and dashboard development to ensure accurate and efficient reporting (i.e. Rowan Online Dashboard, Sensitivity Analysis)

  • Provide training and guidance to division staff for accounting and budgeting processes and policy compliance

  • Develop and maintain divisional policies and procedures for key administrative areas

  • Represent Academic Affairs in audits, financial studies, and process-improvement initiatives

  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred

  • Minimum of five years of advanced financial management experience 

  • In-depth knowledge of higher education budget structures and administrative practices and regulations

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data

  • Proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and identifies opportunities to make improvements

  • Excellent attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and strong organizational skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation

  • Proficiency in MS Excel and Office Suite

  • Proficiency in Banner, PageUp, and Tableau preferred

Salary & Benefits:

  • In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $105,00.00 to $115,000.00. When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations.

  • For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). 

  • For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

Notes: 

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.