Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Division of Student Affairs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania invites applicants for the position of Budget Manager.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

• Assist with development of department budgets utilizing the critical needs process
• Compile and track budget requests
• Analyze data for accuracy and budget forecasting
• Research historical costs and trends
• Support division for budget related issues
• Compile and track budget requests and transfers
• Monitor and track budgets for variances
• Provide ongoing analysis of budgetary status and impact of supplemental needs and requests
• Lead projections for Budget Department including cost savings and year-end financials
• Track status of budgets to ensure revenue and actuals are on target for fiscal year
• Assist with auxiliary monthly, bi-annual and year-end allocation journals and closure reports
• Develop, prepare and monitor all financial data and reports to maintain all cost centers within budget
• Identify potential financial issues and assist in resolution
• Manage, coordinate, and serve as a resource for hiring faculty and staff for the division
• Manage and track the R2H process including faculty assignments and workloads
• Support division in the use of the Personnel Budget Management System (PB)
• Evaluate and identify areas for improvement in the reporting and distribution of financial data
• Collaborate to create and distribute financial reports in systems including PB, BI, and SAP
• Identify needs and provide expertise, guidance, and relevant training to departmental Managers and Directors

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Financial Background
• Two years of progressively responsible budgeting and / or data analysis experience

Ask about remote work opportunities and alternate work schedules.

Salary range is $69,716 to $79,675.

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Electronic application allows for cover letter and resume (both required for consideration).

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

MANAGERS (Non-Represented Employees)

Benefits available to permanent, full time employee or permanent, part time employee who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full time.

Health Care Coverage

MEDICAL COVERAGE – effective with date of hire

Nonrepresented employees (Managers) are eligible to enroll in Highmark Preferred Provider Organization (PPOBlue). Newly hired employees pay 18% of coverage cost. Continuation of 18% cost for PPO Blue is contingent on participation in wellness program with non-participants paying 28% of coverage cost.

For employees hired on or after July 1, 2013 – if spouse or same-sex domestic partner are eligible for coverage under their own employer's plan, they are required to enroll in their own employer's plan as their primary coverage as a condition for eligibility for secondary coverage under the State System plan.

PPO Blue Plan from Highmark Blue Shield includes -

• In-network benefits include office visits subject to applicable copayment; $250 individual/$500 family annual deductible; 10% coinsurance after satisfying deductible; and preventive services at 100%
• Out-of-network benefits include $500 individual/$1,000 family annual deductible; 30% coinsurance after satisfying deductible

PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE

Prescription drug coverage is included as part of the medical coverage, administered by Highmark Blue Shield and includes both retail and mail-order pharmacy coverage. Co-payments of $10 (generic), $30 (brand name formulary) and $50 (brand name non-formulary) for retail.