Vice Chancellor for Budget & Finance
Apply NowCompany: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73160
Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Vice Chancellor for Budget & Finance
Position Number
100261
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Rate
Salary commensurate with experience.
Position Type
Full-Time
Posting Detail
Posting Number
294
Essential Function
The Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance is responsible for the development, coordination, and general administration of budget and fiscal policies for the Oklahoma state system of higher education, as well as internal agency budget and fiscal operations. Additionally, the Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance provides oversight of OneNet and the Oklahoma College Assistance Program. As a member of the senior leadership team, this position plays a key role in strategic planning, resource allocation, and financial decision-making to advance the agency's mission and priorities.
Responsibilities and Duties
Lead the development, coordination, and administration of state system budget and fiscal policies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for state system institutions on budget development, financial information, and fiscal project management.
Provide guidance, information and assistance to institutional personnel, other agencies, advisory groups, legislative committees and professional organizations on various budgetary, policy and fiscal matters.
Facilitate and coordinate shared services opportunities among state system institutions, supporting collaboration, strategic resource utilization, and effective fiscal planning.
Oversee agency budget and fiscal policies, procedures, and operations to ensure compliance with financial and regulatory standards.
Coordinate state system capital planning and infrastructure needs.
Coordinate the development of the annual budget request presented to the Legislature and Governor on behalf of the state system of higher education, in consultation with the State Regents and Chancellor.
Coordinate the annual allocation of state appropriations to state system institutions, in consultation with the State Regents and Chancellor.
Coordinate the State Regents' annual tuition and fee approval process.
Administer the State Regents' Endowed Chairs program, including investment management.
Monitor state and federal legislation that impacts higher education funding.
Serve as the liaison to the Council of Business Officers.
Serve as liaison between OSRHE and the Oklahoma Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), funded in part by the OSRHE.
Responsible for the oversight and general administration of the OSRHE Fiscal Division and Business Office, including staff development and succession planning.
Provide administrative and fiscal oversight of the Oklahoma College Assistance Program.
Provide administrative and fiscal oversight of OneNet, including the OSRHE Information Technology Division.
Responsible for recommending hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or other changes in assigned employee status.
Other similar duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field is required; however, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, with up to two (2) years of experience substituting for the required education. Candidates must have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in budget and fiscal administration, including at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. Extensive knowledge of public sector budgeting, higher education finance, capital financing, and financial compliance is required, along with strong verbal, written, and analytical abilities and demonstrated leadership skills. The ability to work effectively with internal and external constituencies, including institutional leaders, policymakers, and financial stakeholders, is essential. The selected candidate must provide a cellular telephone for work-related activities, and some travel is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who possess a master's or previous budget and fiscal planning and administration experience in higher education or government.
Supervision
The employee performs work under the supervision of the Chancellor.
Work Hours
Agency offices are open to the public from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday. These are the normal office hours for Agency employees.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Exhibit manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels, with or without aids. Ability to communicate clearly. Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds, to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach. Must use the proper manual handling equipment including but not limited to dollies, carts and lift team members. Duties are normally performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Date
03/24/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position Information
Position Title
Vice Chancellor for Budget & Finance
Position Number
100261
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Rate
Salary commensurate with experience.
Position Type
Full-Time
Posting Detail
Posting Number
294
Essential Function
The Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance is responsible for the development, coordination, and general administration of budget and fiscal policies for the Oklahoma state system of higher education, as well as internal agency budget and fiscal operations. Additionally, the Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance provides oversight of OneNet and the Oklahoma College Assistance Program. As a member of the senior leadership team, this position plays a key role in strategic planning, resource allocation, and financial decision-making to advance the agency's mission and priorities.
Responsibilities and Duties
Lead the development, coordination, and administration of state system budget and fiscal policies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for state system institutions on budget development, financial information, and fiscal project management.
Provide guidance, information and assistance to institutional personnel, other agencies, advisory groups, legislative committees and professional organizations on various budgetary, policy and fiscal matters.
Facilitate and coordinate shared services opportunities among state system institutions, supporting collaboration, strategic resource utilization, and effective fiscal planning.
Oversee agency budget and fiscal policies, procedures, and operations to ensure compliance with financial and regulatory standards.
Coordinate state system capital planning and infrastructure needs.
Coordinate the development of the annual budget request presented to the Legislature and Governor on behalf of the state system of higher education, in consultation with the State Regents and Chancellor.
Coordinate the annual allocation of state appropriations to state system institutions, in consultation with the State Regents and Chancellor.
Coordinate the State Regents' annual tuition and fee approval process.
Administer the State Regents' Endowed Chairs program, including investment management.
Monitor state and federal legislation that impacts higher education funding.
Serve as the liaison to the Council of Business Officers.
Serve as liaison between OSRHE and the Oklahoma Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), funded in part by the OSRHE.
Responsible for the oversight and general administration of the OSRHE Fiscal Division and Business Office, including staff development and succession planning.
Provide administrative and fiscal oversight of the Oklahoma College Assistance Program.
Provide administrative and fiscal oversight of OneNet, including the OSRHE Information Technology Division.
Responsible for recommending hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or other changes in assigned employee status.
Other similar duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field is required; however, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, with up to two (2) years of experience substituting for the required education. Candidates must have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in budget and fiscal administration, including at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. Extensive knowledge of public sector budgeting, higher education finance, capital financing, and financial compliance is required, along with strong verbal, written, and analytical abilities and demonstrated leadership skills. The ability to work effectively with internal and external constituencies, including institutional leaders, policymakers, and financial stakeholders, is essential. The selected candidate must provide a cellular telephone for work-related activities, and some travel is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who possess a master's or previous budget and fiscal planning and administration experience in higher education or government.
Supervision
The employee performs work under the supervision of the Chancellor.
Work Hours
Agency offices are open to the public from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday. These are the normal office hours for Agency employees.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Exhibit manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels, with or without aids. Ability to communicate clearly. Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds, to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach. Must use the proper manual handling equipment including but not limited to dollies, carts and lift team members. Duties are normally performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Date
03/24/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants