Associate Director, Budget and Finance

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Job Title: Associate Director, Budget and Finance

Company Name:	University of Illinois
Location:	Urbana, IL
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	03/20/2026
Expire Date:	04/19/2026
Job Categories:	Education, Finance/Economics, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration, Executive Management

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Associate Director, Budget and Finance
<h2 style="text-align: center">Associate Director, Budget and Finance</h2><h3 style="text-align: center">University of Illinois Extension </h3> WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed toimprove the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across thenation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminateknowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of expertsand leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science tohigher levels of understanding and influence.Be a part of our story. Through learning partnershipsthat extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extensionprovides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer,and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extensionhas operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens ofIllinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programmingaround the state. University of Illinois Extension is based in the College ofACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign.The Associate Director, Budget andFinance is a regular, full-time, 12-month academic professional who serves as amember of the Extension leadership team to provide counsel, support andday-to-day budgetary and fiscal advice to the Associate Dean and Director,University of Illinois Extension.One full-time position isavailable. Location: Urbana-Champaign Campus Hybrid work may be available, butonsite work in Urbana-Champaign is required. This is a security-sensitiveposition.  Comprehensive backgroundchecks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, aCANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted.Duties and Responsibilities:Organizational Leadership and Development <ul type="disc" style="margin-top: 0"> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Responsible for the development, oversight and management of the fiscal resource and statewide budget and finance functions of University of Illinois Extension. </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Develop and implement policies and procedures for campus and statewide field-based fiscal and business operations.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Establish, implement, and oversee the management of all aspects of Extension's fiscal operations, including budget planning and development, fiscal operations and business processes and implications for Illinois Extension operations.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Provide thorough financial analysis and planning information to the Associate Dean and Director with support from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) Human Resources, ACES Budget, Finance, and Resource Planning and Campus units.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Coordinate preparation of fiscal and human resource data related to the various funding sources within Extension.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Manage Extension’s funds that include state and federal appropriations, grants, contracts, gifts, indirect cost recovery (ICR) funds and self-supporting funds.  </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Develop policies and procedures that will assist in monitoring Extension Units' financial health.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Develop strategies for addressing possible fiscal variables that would have direct impact (negative and positive) upon Extension's fiscal resources. </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Prepare Extension’s annual budget and provide budget analysis for the Associate Dean and Director's review and submission to the Dean of ACES.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Develop financial/business models to facilitate budget management and standardization of fiscal reporting. </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Work closely with ACES Human Resources and Office of Budget, Finance, and Resource Planning.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Serve on Illinois Extension fiscal and personnel committees, as appropriate.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Provide direct assistance to the Associate Dean and Director in timely response to public and staff concerns.</li></ul>Personnel and Project Management <ul type="disc" style="margin-top: 0"> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Supervise the Senior Assistant Director Budget and Finance and Business Operations Manager, as well as other Extension Business Office staff.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Work with the Associate Dean and Director, Assistant Deans/Program Leaders, Associate Directors for Regions 1, 2, and 3, and ACES Office of Budget, Finance, and Resource Planning to facilitate funding for special projects.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Identify areas of fiscal activity that could benefit from improved processes and initiate the development and implementation of process improvements. </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Provide guidance and direction in the financial aspects of the employee hiring process.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Oversee the financial aspect of hiring of new staff and assist with academic salary recommendations in coordination with Workforce Development with, and/or on behalf of, the Associate Dean and Director. </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Oversee Distribution Services.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Demonstrate to stakeholders the importance of budget and finance activities to achieve high program quality, program expansion, program impact and organizational excellence.</li></ul>Staff Development<ul type="disc" style="margin-top: 0"> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Work closely with Assistant Deans/Program Leaders, administrative Directors, and Associate Directors of Regions 1, 2, and 3 in providing leadership in fiscal policy development and operational strategy for campus and field-based offices.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Provide direction and training to Unit and Regional offices in the understanding and proper management of self-supporting funds and cost recovery efforts, including program fee development.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0; line-height: normal">Partner with Assistant Deans/Program Leaders, Associate Directors for Regions 1, 2, and 3, and College of ACES Office of Budget, Finance, and Resource Planning in new and existing financial and budget initiatives.</li> </ul>Professional Development<ul type="disc" style="margin-top: 0"> <li style="margin-bottom: 0">Participate in professional improvement opportunities when appropriate for the role of Associate Director.</li></ul>Other Information<ul type="disc" style="margin-top: 0"><li style="margin-bottom: 0">Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension and Outreach work.  Assume additional related responsibilities to enhance the mission of the unit.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0">Local, regional, and statewide travel required; personal transportation required. Evening/weekend work are an integral part of this position. Travel reimbursement is provided for either personal vehicle use or other means of transportation as coordinated by employee in accordance with University policies.</li></ul>Physical Demands To perform the functions of this position, the employee willbe required to perform work both within an office and outside in thecommunities that are served and must have the capability to travel from onelocation to the other in a timely fashion.  Employee is responsible forsecuring personal transportation.  A valid driver’s license ispreferred.  Some work will be required during evenings and/orweekends.  When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety ofenvironmental factors to include, but not limited to, hot or cold weather,exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground.  In performing thefunctions of this position, the employee may be subjected to various mental andphysical demands as well to include, but not limited to, independentlytraveling to and performing work at different locations, ability to move,transfer and/or transport items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40)pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing andpulling movements. More detailed information regarding the functions of thisposition (including the physical, mental, and environmental requirements of theposition) may be obtained from Human Resources for the College of Agricultural,Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) by contacting hr@aces.illinois.edu. <h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree. </li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Three years of experience in fiscal management within a large and complex organization with a high volume/time-sensitive workload. </li><li>Commitment to shared decision-making and experience in working cooperatively in team and committee settings. </li></ul><h4> Preferred Qualifications</h4>Education:<ul><li>MBA, MPA, or relevant advanced degree.  </li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Working knowledge of or experience in Extension and/or the land-grant university system. </li><li>Direct experience and knowledge of University of Illinois business and accounting systems, as well as business processes, including HR, procurement, payables, receivables, grant submission and management, and contracts. </li><li>Knowledge of and experience working with multiple sources of funds, including state, federal, gift, grants, self-supporting and ICR. </li></ul><h4>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</h4><ul><li>Excellent communications, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.</li></ul>AppointmentInformation This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure academicprofessional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after theclosing date. The previously determined salary range for this positionwas $110,000 to $135,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary while takinginto consideration internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, aswell as budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through acalculation involving these elements. It is not typical for an individual to beoffered a salary at the top of the full range for this position.ApplicationProcedures & Deadline Information Applications must bereceived by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 6, 2026. Apply for this positionusing the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload a resume, cover letter, andthe names and contact information for three professional references. Resumedates submitted must be in month/year format and employment history, ata minimum, should include all work dating back to the completion of yourundergraduate degree. Positions that were less than full-time/100% must benoted as being part-time. Transcripts may be requested at a later date. Applications not submitted through <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a> will not be considered. For further information about this specificposition, please contact Nick Unser at nicku@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the applicationprocess, please contact 217-333-2137.At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.<a href="https://makeitcu.com/" title="https://makeitcu.com/">Champaign-Urbana</a>Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.This position is intended to be <a href="https://go.illinois.edu/workatillinois">eligible for benefits</a>. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.<hr>The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit <a href="https://go.uillinois.edu/noticesandposters" target="_blank">Required Employment Notices and Posters</a> to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf" target="_blank">E-Verify</a>.Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the <a href="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal" title="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal">reasonable accommodation portal</a>, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or <a title="mailto:accessibility@illinois.edu">accessibility@illinois.edu</a>.<hr>Requisition ID: 1035387 Job Category: Off-Campus Apply at: <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a><a name="HEJobs" type="hidden" value="No"></a><a name="Billing_Name" type="hidden" value=""></a><a name="Billing_Email" type="hidden" value=""></a>

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