Director of College Budget

Director of College Budget

Salary

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Location

Campus - To be determined by department, MI

Job Type

Administrator

Job Number

202301359

Department

VP for Business

Division

VP for Business

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NBU - Administrator

Salary Range

$103,581 - $142,371

Position Level

N/A

Working Hours and/or Working Conditions

Working Hours and/or Working Conditions Typical office environment. Occasional work beyond normal business hours may be required. Travel between campuses and to off-campus locations is required. Participation in professional development activities is expected.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to plan, coordinate, and lead budget-related functions from inception through completion. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with employees at all levels of the college. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong analytical skills and experience in budget development and management. Ability to provide guidance and support to college employees to ensure effective use of resources. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Ability to execute projects with diplomacy and sound judgment. Previous experience working in a higher education environment preferred.

Supervision

Supervision SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Interim Vice President for Business. SUPERVISION GIVEN: Supervises and directs all Budget Office Staff.

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Job Function

Formulates, administers, and evaluates institution-wide budget strategies, policies, and priorities. Provides strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight of the Colleges budget development, allocation, and financial planning processes, partnering closely with executive leadership and budget administrators across the institution to ensure fiscal stewardship, alignment with strategic priorities, and effective resource management.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the Budget Office, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and priorities.
• Coordinates the development and administration of the College budget, overseeing the technical implementation of budget processes and the analysis, allocation, and stewardship of institutional resources.
• Recommends and implements enhancements to budget development, monitoring, analysis, and resource allocation practices.
• Provides leadership and guidance in the preparation, management, and oversight of the Colleges annual operating budget.
• Analyzes, interprets, and presents financial and operational data to support budget development and decision-making, including revenue and expenditure projections, cost allocations, enrollment trends, and workforce planning data.
• Develops, implements, and manages the Colleges annual budget calendar and related planning timelines.
• Collaborates with department administrators to clarify budget data, implement funding requests, resolve issues, and ensure effective planning and resource utilization.
• Coordinates with Human Resources and other departments to maintain, analyze, and update full-time position records, salary projections, and benefit rates to ensure accurate personnel budgeting and forecasting.
• Recommends, develops, and implements improvements to budget systems, processes, forms, and reporting tools.
• Formulates and administers budget-related policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Coordinates institution-wide financial processes, including budget submissions, resource allocation methodologies, funding models, and related fiscal planning activities.
• Assists in coordinating fiscal year-end closing activities and ensures effective integration of year-end results into budget planning and development.
• Participates in the annual audit as appropriate.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements to Business Office policies, procedures, and operational practices to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
• Plans for departmental staffing, succession planning, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Recruits, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, mentors, and develops staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned in support of departmental and institutional objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business. Master's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in budget planning, development and the allocation of resources.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting and forecasting including, clarifying budget data, implementing funding requests, resolving issues and ensuring appropriate use of resources.

Macomb Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees and their eligible dependents including health, dental, vision, and hearing aid coverage, and optional benefits of a health savings and dependent care and/or flexible spending accounts. We also offer full-time employee's options for retirement, deferred compensation plans, life and voluntary insurances, short-term disability, tuition waivers and reimbursement and paid holidays.

To learn more visit our Bargaining Unit Information page

https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/employment-information/bargaining-unit-information.html

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Do you have Five (5) OR MORE years experience budget planning, development and the allocation of resources?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance or business?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Macomb Community College

Address 16000 Hall Rd

Clinton Township, Michigan, 48038

Phone 586-445-7885

Website https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/index.html