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University Executive Director Capital Budget
POSITION DETAILS
The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City. Founded in 1847 as the nation’s first free public institution of higher education, CUNY today has 25 colleges spread across New York City’s five boroughs, serving nearly 240,000 degree-seeking students of all ages and awarding 50,000 degrees each year. More than 80 percent of the University’s graduates stay in New York, contributing to all aspects of the city’s economic, civic and cultural life and diversifying the city’s workforce in every sector. The University’s historic mission continues to this day: provide a public first-rate education to all students, regardless of means or background.
The CUNY Office of Budget and Finance provides strategic, responsible and effective leadership and management of all CUNY financial and budgetary resources. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer of the University system, the University Executive Director of Capital Budget is responsible for managing the University’s capital budget, funding, and planning. The position works closely with the Vice Chancellor and the rest of the FPCM team to ensure that funding is available for critical capital projects.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Direct and coordinate the University’s annual budget request and five-year capital plan.
Manage the planning of strategic investments of resources to ensure efficient use of funds and identify funding to ensure that projects can be initiated, progressed, and completed.
Oversee all approvals for the use of City and State Funding; set up funds, provide documentation, answer questions, and track progression of approvals.
Coordinate funding and spending requirements with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to ensure available funding for payment processing.
Track and monitor spending and budgets and report on all capital projects.
Provide administrative and analytic support functions for the capital program.
Verify funding availability for all capital projects.
Function as the University’s primary capital budget liaison with State Division of Budget (DOB) Higher Education Taskforce, Dormitory Authority financial staff and New York City's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Education Taskforce; provide all technical and status information to New York City council, OMB, and DOB on CUNY's capital program.
Collaborate with colleges and elected officials to update/change funding to allow efficient use of funds.
Review and comment on new legislation in New York City and New York State budget, understanding the impact on CUNY's programs.
Analyze New York State and New York City budget proposals and report on results.
Coordinate data in and between the University’s, CUCF’s, State, City, and DASNY’s financial systems.
Represent CUNY to the City University Construction Fund Board of Trustees (CUCF).
Supervise budget analysts and coordinate interactions with staff from FPCM, Office of Budget and Finance, college Vice Presidents for Finance and Administration and other CUNY central offices.
Perform related duties as assigned.
NOTE :
Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
University Executive Director Capital Budget
POSITION DETAILS
The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City. Founded in 1847 as the nation’s first free public institution of higher education, CUNY today has 25 colleges spread across New York City’s five boroughs, serving nearly 240,000 degree-seeking students of all ages and awarding 50,000 degrees each year. More than 80 percent of the University’s graduates stay in New York, contributing to all aspects of the city’s economic, civic and cultural life and diversifying the city’s workforce in every sector. The University’s historic mission continues to this day: provide a public first-rate education to all students, regardless of means or background.
The CUNY Office of Budget and Finance provides strategic, responsible and effective leadership and management of all CUNY financial and budgetary resources. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer of the University system, the University Executive Director of Capital Budget is responsible for managing the University’s capital budget, funding, and planning. The position works closely with the Vice Chancellor and the rest of the FPCM team to ensure that funding is available for critical capital projects.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Direct and coordinate the University’s annual budget request and five-year capital plan.
Manage the planning of strategic investments of resources to ensure efficient use of funds and identify funding to ensure that projects can be initiated, progressed, and completed.
Oversee all approvals for the use of City and State Funding; set up funds, provide documentation, answer questions, and track progression of approvals.
Coordinate funding and spending requirements with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to ensure available funding for payment processing.
Track and monitor spending and budgets and report on all capital projects.
Provide administrative and analytic support functions for the capital program.
Verify funding availability for all capital projects.
Function as the University’s primary capital budget liaison with State Division of Budget (DOB) Higher Education Taskforce, Dormitory Authority financial staff and New York City's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Education Taskforce; provide all technical and status information to New York City council, OMB, and DOB on CUNY's capital program.
Collaborate with colleges and elected officials to update/change funding to allow efficient use of funds.
Review and comment on new legislation in New York City and New York State budget, understanding the impact on CUNY's programs.
Analyze New York State and New York City budget proposals and report on results.
Coordinate data in and between the University’s, CUCF’s, State, City, and DASNY’s financial systems.
Represent CUNY to the City University Construction Fund Board of Trustees (CUCF).
Supervise budget analysts and coordinate interactions with staff from FPCM, Office of Budget and Finance, college Vice Presidents for Finance and Administration and other CUNY central offices.
Perform related duties as assigned.
NOTE :
Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
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