Career Opportunities

Working Title: University Budget Director 

Department Name: University Budget Office

Division: Administration and Finance 

Click here to find out more about the division of Administration and Finance.

Classification Title: Administrator II

Position Salary Range: $9,799 - $14,698 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $11,250 - $11,667 per month. 

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin Monday, May 19, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply by the first review date will be given first consideration.

About the Department/Position:

As part of CSU Dominguez Hills Administration and Finance Division, the Budget Planning and Administration are responsible for the planning, development, and administration of funds appropriated to the University. They support both management and end users in administering and understanding the budget. It is their intention to provide easier access to timely information and to help departmental users understand basic budget concepts.

For more insight into the department, please visit our Budget Planning and Administration website.

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President of Business and Finance, the University Budget Director plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of the University. This dynamic position is responsible for directing and overseeing the entire University budget process, ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance with Federal, State, and University statutes and policies.

This position is eligible for telecommuting after the first 60 days.

 Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Budget Analysis and Reporting: Perform complex budget/resource analysis, prepare comprehensive reports, and ensure transparency in the budget process.
• Budget Planning and Administration: Oversee the planning, development, and administration of funds, including annual budgets and projections.
• Legislative Monitoring: Monitor and interpret CSU budget information and legislative activities, preparing impact projections.
• Initial Budget Formulation: Lead the formulation of the initial operating budget and appropriation requests.
• Fund Allocation: Allocate divisional and centrally monitored budgets, providing oversight for all university funds.
• Supervision and Training: Supervise staff, conduct performance evaluations, and provide training.
• Software and Systems Management: Participate in software upgrades and troubleshooting, ensuring efficient financial information systems.
• Audit and Compliance: Facilitate internal audit processes, ensuring fiscal and administrative integrity and compliance.
• Presentation and Reporting: Formulate, present, and report campus budget and expenditures, providing regular budget and expenditure reports.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a budget liaison with the Office of the Chancellor and government agencies, responding to inquiries and providing training.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.

• Five (5) years of high-level administrative-technical experience in accounting, fiscal management, budget planning, and budget administration in the private, public sector, or higher education.

• Experience in supervising or training others in fiscal/financial management techniques required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform complex budget/resource analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior management and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial systems and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• All preferred qualifications like education, experience, certifications and additional KSAs will be listed here.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:                           

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.
• The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President.  MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

 Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.