Are you ready to lead at a vibrant university? Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, CA, offers a unique opportunity for a Director of Budget and Financial Planning to join our team during a period of significant growth. With a budget of $172 million and a $458 million infusion from the Cal Poly designation, our campus is poised for transformative projects and new opportunities. Located among the redwoods and near the Pacific coast, you’ll manage university-wide financial operations, work closely with various departments, and influence key decisions. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work schedule, relocation assistance, and a key position within the California State University system—the largest public university system in the world. Apply now to make a meaningful impact at Cal Poly Humboldt!

Another Source’s client, Cal Poly Humboldt, has an immediate opening for a Director of Budget and Financial Planning to join their team in Arcata, CA. Located in the serenity of Humboldt County, amongst the giant redwoods and tucked against the Pacific Ocean, Cal Poly Humboldt offers the right candidate an opportunity to make impactful decisions in a highly collaborative environment and be leader amongst the California State University system, the largest college system in the world. Offering a hybrid schedule. 

Did you know? California State University system is the largest public four-year university system in the world, with more than 486,000 students, and 56,000 faculty and staff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqVB150TbD8 
 

University Budget Office: Learn more here University Budget Office | Cal Poly Humboldt 

 
Position Summary: 

The Director of Budget & Financial Planning leads university-wide budget operations, including revenues, expenses, and reserves. They ensure compliance with regulations and policies, coordinate financial reporting, and develop strategic plans. The Director collaborates with campus leadership, serves as a liaison to the CSU Chancellor's Office, and represents the university in various settings. They are expected to have strong business acumen, financial planning expertise, and leadership skills to effectively manage the budget process. 

Duties: 

30% Resource Planning and Development 

25% University Budget Management 

15% Financial Reporting and Compliance 

15% Transparency, Communication, and Collaboration 

10% Supervision, Management, and Development 

5% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Management or related field. 
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar setting completing similar duties as described above.
• Additional full time specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities required of this position may be substituted for the required education on a year-year-basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Demonstrated knowledge in the management and administration of programs and services as related to the duties as assigned. 

• Advanced financial, analytical, and planning skills including experience preparing financial statements and developing/implementing policies for this role. 

• Knowledge of financial management systems. 

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, and pertinent regulations. 

• Highly developed interpersonal and written communications, technical writing, public speaking and negotiating skills. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of non-profit or governmental budgeting. 

• Highly developed skills concerning use of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Access). 

• Ability to recognize and accommodate changing priorities; meet short- and long-term deadlines/goals and complete routine tasks despite intermittent interruptions. This includes managing multiple tasks and working proactively to avoid crisis and backlog. 

• Highly developed skills associated with collection, compilation, and organization of a wide variety of data for reporting and record-keeping purposes. 

• Ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. 

• Excellent attention to detail, including content and format. 

• Ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economy, society, environment) into all aspects of performing job duties. 

• The ability to realize goals by working collaboratively and cooperatively with and through a diverse group of constituencies on all levels within the campus as well as city, county, state, and other regulatory agencies. 

• Proven skills in leadership, management, promoting and managing change, team building and fostering cooperation. 

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and record of success in budget, finance, or treasury. 

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $115k - $130k. 

Why a career with CSU is for You https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits  

The CSU system offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf  

• Immerse yourself: Being on campus allows you to enjoy renowned sporting events, artist events, world-renowned speakers. Stroll through trails, museums, and enjoy all campus has to offer. 

• Tuition waiver: up to 2 courses, or 6 units, per semester for employee, spouse, registered domestic partner or eligible dependent child for any of the 23 campuses.  

• Mission driven culture: Transforming the lives of a diverse student body, including first-generation students and under-represented communities. 

• Jury duty: The CSU will continue an employee’s salary while they are on jury duty, regardless of length of jury service. 

• CalPERS Retirement Plan: CalPERS is a defined benefit retirement pension plan. Lifetime medical benefits for you, your spouse, or registered domestic partner. Learn more here: http://www.calpers.ca.gov/ 

• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (Similar to a 401k plan) 

• Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or services)   

• A healthier you. Access to athletic and gym facilities on campus  

• Transportation support. Pre-tax commuter benefits 
• Anticipated Hiring Salary:  $115,000- $130, 000 DOE

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Equal Employment Statement 

The California State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all CSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). 

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