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Assistant Budget Director - 008569 in Mobile, Alabama at University of South Alabama

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University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama, 36688, United States
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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number008569
Position TitleAssistant Budget Director - 008569
DivisionFinance and Administration
Department171100 - Budget Office
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or directly related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and four years of professional accounting/finance experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Related budgetary experience in a higher education setting is preferred. A master’s degree and CPA are preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Budget Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Budget Director. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
  • Responsible for maintaining the University budget for compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Prepares University budget load to the general ledger including mid-year, permanent and temporary budget adjustments.
  • Monitors all University budget entries recorded to the general ledger.
  • Reconciles at a frequency determined by the Assistant Vice President of Finance and Administration, all salary budgets to Human Resources records.
  • Ensures salary budgets are accurately and completely budgeted during the fiscal year and that salary changes processed by the Budget Office are appropriately funded.
  • Monitors budget-to-actual results of the University and communicates results to University divisions/departments at a frequency determined by the Assistant Vice President of Finance & Administration.
  • Prepares budget analysis and projections.
  • Prepares University cost allocation study, maintains cost allocation records and documentation, and communicates new rates to the appropriate accounting staff and explains components of the new rates, if required.
  • Prepares and reviews budget and journal voucher entries using professional accounting methods, as applicable.
  • Oversees the maintenance of budget files.
  • Establishes new procedures that are necessary to appropriately process budget transactions.
  • Assists with the resolution of University departmental budgetary issues.
  • Prepares documents for budget council meetings, attend budget council meetings, and supervise the preparation of minutes and other documentation of the proceedings for the budget files.
  • Develops Banner applications to facilitate budget preparation and control.
  • Participates in the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual reports required by ACHE and the State of Alabama Executive Budget Office, at the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Finance & Administration.
  • Prepares other budgetary allocations, maintains records, communicates allocation rates and methodologies to the appropriate accounting staff.
  • Supervises certain Budget Office staff to include assigning duties and checking work.
  • Directs and participates in the review of Personnel Action Forms and Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs), ensuring the completion of any required steps that are necessary to complete the approval process and ensuring timely processing.
  • Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Finance & Administration, applies financial analysis required to make key financial decisions and recommendations through financial modeling of revenue and expenditure requests and policy changes.
  • Coordinates and monitors actual and projected tuition and fee revenues.
  • Adapts to changing priorities.
  • Manages multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
  • Regular and prompt attendance.
  • Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
  • Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date10/17/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working DaysMonday - Friday
Working Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job LocationMain Campus
Full-time or Part-TimeFull Time
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • Less than High School
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
    • Less than 1 year
    • Between 1 - 3 years
    • Between 3 - 5 years
    • Between 5 - 7 years
    • More than 7 years
  6. * How did you hear about this position?
    • USA website
    • LinkedIn
    • Zip Recruiter
    • Indeed
    • HigherEd Jobs
    • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
    • Facebook
    • Word of mouth
    • Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.


EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.


Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.

Job Location

Mobile, Alabama, 36688, United States

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