About Hofstra:

Position Title: Assistant Budget Director

School/Division: Facilities and Operations

Office: Facilities and Operations

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

• Assists in the development and management of operating and capital budgets.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure budget compliance and fiscal responsibility.
• Conducts financial analysis and prepares budget forecasts to support decision-making.
• Prepares financial reports and summaries for senior leadership.
• Supports procurement activities and contract administration processes.
• Supervises the accounts payable desk, including invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor coordination, and compliance with financial policies.
• Maintains accurate financial records and documentation.
• Identifies opportunities to improve financial processes and departmental workflows.
• Ensures compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and financial guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least five or more years of professional work experience required within a higher education, facilities and operations environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Banner HPRO, and related software tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Must be available to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends during busy periods as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in purchasing, bidding, contracts, and business operations is strongly desired.
• Experience operating in a high-stress, fast-paced environment focused on customer success and service to an academic institution is highly valued.
• Superior proficiency with Microsoft Office products, such as Excel, is preferred.
• Proficiency with BudgetPak and TMA Systems a plus.

EEO Statement:

About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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