Budget Manager

Salary : $47,882.00 - $51,829.00 Annually
Location : Administrative Service Center, El Paso, TX
Job Type: Full time - Regular
Job Number: 2026147
Division: VP Finance & Administration
Department: VP Finance & Administration
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Employee Classification: Professional Support
Position Grade: E


Job Summary


Under the direction of the Budget Director, coordinates the maintenance of the District's annual budget development, monitors financial performance of the College and department's throughout the year, prepares various statistical and comparative analysis, and tracks positions and funding. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Essential Functions
Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining the District's annual budget process including assisting in establishing timelines for the budget calendar and budget instruction guidelines. Examines and reconciles annual budget requests to ensure compliance with fiscal year's budget procedures. Assures budget revisions are completed throughout the budget development process. Reviews final budget data processed through the automated system and reconciles to the District's total annual budget. Consolidates budget phases and performs budget roll process to the Finance module in the automated system for the new fiscal year.

Manages budget operations including directing work flow to Budget Office staff. Oversees the maintenance and monitoring of the automated system funds, organizations, and accounts. Analyzes and monitors college wide budgets and budget variances. Collaborates with Human Resources in managing budgeted positions.


Communicates, supports, and provides guidance to budget heads and supports staff to address budget issues and to meet budgeting, business, and forecasting needs. Confers with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to ensure required policies and procedures are followed. Provides instruction and answers questions relating to procedures.


Oversees the position requisition process and addresses funding issues. Oversees personnel transactions, vacant positions and prepares monthly salary savings analysis for reporting to management.

Researches data and prepares analytical reports to support financial decisions, compiles budget and expenditure data for analysis of past financial performance and to project future financial performance. Assists director with special projects as needed.


Assumes responsibility for office activities in the absence of the Director of Budgets. Generates and conduct presentations.


Provides personnel management direction and guidance to staff including orientation, training, performance evaluation, professional development, coaching, and counseling. Participates in setting performance goals and priorities that contribute to departmental mission.


Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree 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. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

3. Experience with report generation and presentation of complex statistical information.

4. Knowledge of current modern principles, practices, and methods of budgeting.

5. Ability to resolve budget related matters in a timely and professional manner.

6. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and administrators.

7. Ability to plan and organize multiple work activities to effectively meet deadlines.

8. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information.

9. Ability to accurately identify and analyze budget support for the District.

10. Ability to make decisions in accordance with department's established policies and procedures.

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.

Other Requirements
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 sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Full-Time Staff Positions:
The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health/life/dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, vacation, and sick leave accrual plan.


Full-Time Faculty Positions:
The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health/life/dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and sick leave accrual plan.