Associate Vice President of Business Affairs Budget & Payroll Services

Associate Vice President of Business Affairs for Budget & Payroll Services

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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic‑serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college.

UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open‑access, top‑tier research university in America.

Hiring Department
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Chief Financial Officer

Posting End Date
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Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours
: 40 hours per week, standard Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm, flexibility required for evenings and weekends

FLSA status
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Exempt

Earliest Start Date
:
As soon as possible.

Salary
:
Commensurate with experience.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Note
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To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA‑48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• Participate in formulating and administering institutional policies and developing long‑range goals and objectives in alignment with university strategy.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of assigned departments or divisions to ensure attainment of operational and strategic objectives.
• Provide leadership and oversight of budget development, monitoring, and financial planning to ensure resources are effectively allocated and expenditures remain within approved limits.
• Analyze financial data, budget forecasts, and cost reports to support data‑informed decision‑making.
• Provide oversight of payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee compensation, benefits, and related tax reporting.
• Oversee Employee Information Systems (EIS) operations to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and integration of employee data across HR, payroll, and finance systems.
• Collaborate with Information Technology, Finance, and Human Resources leadership to enhance EIS functionality, reporting capabilities, and automation to improve institutional efficiency.
• Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine departmental or divisional progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Confere with the Chief Financial Officer and other executive leaders to review achievements and discuss adjustments to goals, budgets, or policies based on current and projected conditions.
• Participate as a member of institutional committees responsible for advancing financial planning, resource allocation, organizational effectiveness, and technology systems that support the university’s fiscal and operational goals.
• Cooperate with other senior management personnel in establishing policies, operating procedures, and performance standards.
• Confere with top management to formulate fiscal budgets, financial plans, and workforce allocations.
• Review technical publications, articles, and industry developments to remain informed on best practices in budgeting, payroll management, and enterprise information systems.
• Act as a liaison to the campus community, representing the institution’s interests and fostering partnerships.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and institutional enterprise software systems; learn and apply emerging technologies to enhance departmental performance.
• Comply with all State and University policies.
• Travel to professional conferences, budgetary sessions as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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