FBS Director

Job TitleFBS DirectorAgencyTexas A&M UniversityDepartmentAVP for Finance & Deputy CFOProposed Minimum Salary$11,730.87 monthlyJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionA Glimpse of the Job The Finance & Business Services Director, under general direction, maintains responsibility for the management and direction of a specific function or unit.Essential DutiesLeadershipDevelops strategic plan for unitServes on departmental leadership teamDirects unit staff, setting performance standards and accountabilitiesEnsures that programs, activities, and services comply with University, State, and Federal regulationsProvides input and guidance into the budget and fiscal operations of the unitDevelops and seeks funding for programs to promote unit missionOversees communications, promotions, and public relations for unitsDevelops and implements unit programsServes on various University, division, and departmental committees and represents the department at various State and National associationsProvides high-level financial oversight and tracking of financial commitments and related accounts, ensuring sound fiscal management and accountabilityEnsures compliance with university policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across financial and business operationsSupports strategic decision-making by providing guidance on budget, fiscal operations, and resource allocationLeads and supports projects and initiatives related to academic financial planning in collaboration with senior leadershipCoordinates and administers key institutional processes, including the Faculty Hiring Cycle (search projections, startup allocations, and faculty line claims)Drives strategic planning efforts by aligning unit initiatives with university priorities and advancing organizational goalsIdentifies and implements process improvements and standardization initiatives to enhance operational efficiencyCollaborates with College Assistant Deans of Business Services to promote consistency and standardization of business processesOversees and contributes to communications to ensure alignment with university messaging and strategic prioritiesManages special projects in support of the Offices of the Provost and Faculty AffairsDepartmental DutiesFinancial Oversight & ComplianceReview financial components of faculty offer letters, administrative appointments, and related requests to ensure accuracy and alignment with university standardsSupport compliance with university policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across financial and business-related activitiesProject & Initiative ManagementSupport the Associate VP for Academic Financial Strategy in the coordination and execution of projects and initiatives related to academic financial planningAssist with administration of key processes, including elements of the faculty hiring cycleCommunications & RepresentationAssist with administration of key processes, including elements of the faculty hiring cycleWhat You Need to KnowSalary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.   Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.  Required Education and ExperienceBachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceTen years of related experienceKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAssist with administration of key processes, including elements of the faculty hiring cycleOther Requirements and FactorsThis position is security sensitiveThis position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and proceduresAll tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirementsInstructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.