Director- Budget Office

Budget Administrator

Direct, develop and administer the District's budget operations. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Design, implement and oversee the preparation of the District's annual budget. Direct the preparation of budget related data for the automated system. Identify potential problems and recommend review and action. Advise the Vice Presidents on personnel budget changes, forecast the annual revenue for the District, provide on-going leadership and administrative training to the Budget Office staff. Design, implement and monitor budget workshops, work tasks, and operational procedures. Direct, prepare and maintain expenditure reports to review, coordinate, and monitor budget expenditures. Provide assistance and advice to budget heads for submission of accurate and viable budget proposals in coordination with El Paso County Tax Office. Review and calculate the El Paso Central Appraisal District's Certified Property Appraisal and Property tax rate. Administer guidelines/procedures to prepare, monitor and control salary savings. Coordinate with Human Resources the personnel changes reflected to help monitor revenues and expenses. Coordinate and monitor on-going budgetary operations, including verification and availability of adequate funds. Prepare and maintain a vacancy report to track all full time vacant positions. Administer, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures related to a comprehensive budget management program utilizing the automated system. Recommend changes or modifications. Provide technical budget expertise and assistance to upper management. Prepare guidelines and instructions for the development of the District's annual budget and implementation of required budget reports, both internal and external. Prepare ad hoc reports and special projects. Perform analyses and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 1. Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance or related field and five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.2. Knowledge of financial procedures. 3. Good verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 4. Ability to develop a strategic approach to the budget. 5. Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities. 6. Management and supervisory skills. 7. Ability to create new, imaginative, or innovative devises different from traditional approaches used, which affect a department. 8. Ability to convey budget issues with diplomacy and clarity. 9. Ability to work independently and initiate projects when necessary. Special Conditions: 1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline. COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted. If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted. Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation). Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework. Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered. Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging. In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed. The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.