Summary

Oversees and coordinates budgets and budgeting process for enrollment management accounts, including reviewing, monitoring and analyzing budget data while staying within university spending guidelines

Diversity and Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, including pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status in its programs, activities or employment.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborates with department budget managers to maintain financial oversight and accurate updates of department budget accounts
• Coordinates the efficient review and approval process for new and renewing contracts, according to established university policies and procedures
• Prepares ad hoc budget reports to support analysis and planning, as needed
• Prepares and oversees procurement process for supplies and other departmental purchases according to university policies and procedures
• Assists department staff in arranging travel to attend various trips and conferences
• Confirms that funds that are allocated for expenses are spent appropriately; identifies and addresses issues associated with discrepancies
• Stays up to date on university policies and procedures as related to procurement, budgeting and travel policies and supports the continuing education of the enrollment management team
• Monitors the departmental budget
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree or a combination of education/certification(s) and/or experience suitable for the position
• Experience working in budgeting, accounting, office management, project management or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education or nonprofit setting

Please Note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.