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The Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost (SVPP) at Iowa State University (ISU) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Strategic Budget and Finance Advisor. The SVPP office oversees the academic division at the university, comprising seven academic colleges. This also includes other units such as the Vice President for Research, Vice President for Extension, Graduate College, University Library, U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory, Enrollment Management, and affiliated academic units including Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Lecture Series, Institutional Research, Ombuds, Program for Women in Science and Engineering, Study Abroad Center, University Honors Program, and the Faculty Senate. The successful candidate serves as a member of the provost cabinet and is responsible for consulting with the Senior Vice President and Provost in managing the fiscal affairs of the SVPP office. This position also involves supervision of the SVPP budget team. The successful candidate will also interact with budget leaders in academic divisions around campus regarding prioritization of the use of fiscal resources in support of the institutional strategic plan, and in setting budgets for future fiscal years. The university is committed to excellence in its core missions of teaching, research, service, extension and outreach, all in support of academic student success.

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Manages financial planning and analysis activities to identify risks and opportunities and contribute to the achievement of the universitys short and long-term financial goals.
Manages the most complex, large, or difficult analysis projects; evaluates findings, prepares reports and makes recommendations to senior management about the financial implications of proposed investments and transactions.
Contributes to the development of financial strategies for a division that align with the universitys overall vision and its current and long-term business objectives.
Establishes and maintains positive, ongoing relationships with the external financial community.
Leads, directs, evaluates, and develops a team of financial professionals to ensure financial planning and analysis projects are conducted credibly and that recommendations and reports are accurate and timely.
Interfaces with top management, responding to their requests for financial data and to resolve reporting and compliance issues.
Coordinates, negotiates, and resolves financial compliance issues with various governmental agencies to ensure accurate interpretation.

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Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision
Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISUs mission and meeting division, department or work unit goals
Solves complex issues using highly-developed problem resolution skills
Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Utilizes high-level professional knowledge and expertise to provide guidance, recommendations, and set standards related to strategy, policy, and mission
Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity with broad impact
May provide supervision to other department staff (i.e., leads a small work team)

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

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To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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