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　　BSD AFA - Budget Staff 3

　　About the Department

　　The Biological Sciences Division (BSD) is the largest operating unit ofthe University of Chicago. It includes the Pritzker School of Medicine,twenty-three academic departments, twelve interdisciplinarydegree-granting committees, and more than a dozen research centers andinstitutes. Our mission is to discover and create new knowledge ofliving systems, to preserve and communicate knowledge through education,and to nurture and sustain a community of scholars. These scholarspursue this mission through research, the education of basic scientists,physicians, and others interested in living things, and throughenlightened and compassionate care of patients in a humane, academicenvironment. We have a long and rich history of discovery. Our academicdepartments have each developed and sustained outstanding programs ofresearch and training in a broad range of programs. These are furtherenhanced by interdisciplinary committees, centers, and institutes.Unique among our peers, our Pritzker School of Medicine and basicbiological science programs are housed in one division, allowing forstrong collaborations between basic science and clinical research.Faculty, staff, and students interact across programs and disciplines,creating collaborative and innovative approaches to the study of complexproblems. As a part of the BSD Dean\'s Office, BSD Finance works closelywith the executive leaders and financial professionals within the BSD,University, and Medical Center.

　　Job Summary

　　The job coordinates projects in monitoring the operating and capitalbudgets for divisions and/or University-wide administrative units. Atthe instruction of others, performs work that contributes to developmentof long and short term financial goals, business strategies/plans, andfinancial forecasts/models for major service programs and initiatives.Utilizes moderate knowledge of finance to help coordinate quarterly andyear-end reporting for the operating budget.

　　Responsibilities

　　Analyzes budget estimates and proposals for completeness, accuracy,and conformance with established procedures, regulations, andorganizational objectives. Understands key assumptions and issues.Consolidates individual budgets into operating and capital budgetsummaries which argue for or against funding requests. Submitsbudget summaries to management.Monitors budget variances by reviewing reports and accountingrecords to determine if allocated funds have been spent, andidentify underlying business drivers and potential problems.Assists managers in analyzing the proposed plan and devisingpossible alternatives if the projected results are unsatisfactory.Maintains and tracks benchmarks and key business drivers, such asstudent funding sources, faculty commitments, grant funding, etc.Prepares and deploys status reports to key users, providingmeaningful information on projects, budgets and budget variances,statistics and productivity.Prepares data requested by both internal customers (eg. Sr.Management, Departments, University, Medical Center) and externalentities (eg. AAMC, US News and World Report, government agencies,etc.).Provides consulting and advisory services to all levels of customersin the organization including executive and faculty leadership.Answer to inquiries by providing data analysis and relevantinformation, assist with financial improvement action plans, andcomplete various financial analysis projects as needed.Recommends changes to systems and procedures to ensure conformancewith budgetary provisions.Provides professional and timely sup ort for budgetary and financialmatters as a primary contact for the assigned departments, units,and account owners to exceed their expectation.Prepares budgets, monitors financial activities, analyzes varianceand financial performance, and recommends action items to change thecourse of event if necessary.Prepares monthly reports, conducts and correct errors in accountsusing existing procedures that are in place, and provides advice onthe financial impact of human resources and academic affairsdecisions.May work with other administrators on the procurement process,allocates expenditures for authorization, and advises incommunications regarding funding agencies, subcontractors, andothers at the instruction and direction of others.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in relatedfield.

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　　Work Experience:

　　Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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　　Certifications:

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　MBA or advanced degree in finance, pub