The University of Montana-Missoula seeks nominations and applications for a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to serve as Director of Academic Budgets and Personnel. This position reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The University of Montana-Missoula, a research oriented, doctorate-granting institution, enrolls approximately 14,000 students (including 2000 graduate students) from across the country and around the globe. Surrounded by a stunning landscape, UM is a magnet for top-notch faculty and researchers. The University recently concluded a capital campaign that raised more than $100 million in private funds for facilities, scholarships and endowed chairs—more than any Montana educational institution has ever acquired in a campaign.

The Director of Academic Budgets and Personnel oversees the financial operations of Academic Affairs and personnel matters involving faculty development and advancement. In particular, this position is responsible for:

Assisting in the preparation of budgets for both the office of Academic Affairs and the academic units, including all schools, colleges, institutes, clinics, centers and programs

Maintaining the oversight of financial matters throughout the fiscal year

Providing budgetary advice to the Provost; aiding in the analysis and evaluation of projections

Shepherding the processes associated with academic appointments, faculty review, and faculty development

Participation in bargaining agreement negotiations

Coordinating compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreements

Supporting and coordinating academic activities of the campus in the projection of future needs

Generating, analyzing and disseminating data necessary for the budgetary planning process that encompasses all existing as well as proposed programs and activities

Advising the Provost on personnel matters

Coordinating and maintaining files on academic personnel actions

Collaborating with Human Resource Services on issues relating to faculty and staf

The successful candidate will possess:

At least five years of administrative experience in a college or university setting

Computer skills that include Banner and other databases

Demonstrated quantitative analysis skills, with the ability to forecast and present data to others in an understandable way

A master’s degree or higher

Experience in working with faculty members

The ability to deal not only with budget and planning issues, but also the communication skills to collaborate effectively on an ongoing basis with other administrators, faculty, and support staff.

The University of Montana is located in Missoula, a northern Rocky Mountain city that lies at the center of five valleys where three great rivers converge. Located between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, Missoula boasts a blend of small-town charm and big-city sophistication. Its thriving art and cultural scene is paired with an array of impressive scientific opportunities. The surrounding areas offer abundant recreational options such as hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, rafting, fly-fishing, and bird-watching, among many others. As a result, this ground-breaking opportunity affords an unparalleled quality of life.