Associate Vice Chancellor, Financial Planning and Analysis (Hybrid)

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is a Cabinet-level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The agency’s main responsibilities include authorizing and approving new degree programs, managing state-funded financial aid programs and developing and advocating policies to maximize higher education’s contributions to the state and its citizens.

What You'll Do:

Administrative Staff and unclassified pursuant to § 124.11 (A) (30) and § 3333.03 of the Revised Code. Serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). Reports to the Vice Chancellor, Finance and Chief Data Officer. Has access to confidential and sensitive information and information systems comprised of personally identifiable information as defined by FERPA.

• Serves as the primary designee of the Vice Chancellor, Finance and Chief Data Officer on all matters regarding financial operations, fiscal services, operating budget development and implementation, capital budget development and implementation, audit and compliance, and financial accountability and oversight of Ohio’s public colleges and universities.
• Oversees the development and submission of ODHE’s biennial operating and capital budget requests.
• Serves as the primary ODHE liaison to public college and university financial staff to ensure clear and consistent communication.
• Monitors the relative financial health of public colleges and universities, elevates concerns to agency leadership as necessary, and develops and recommends intervening measures to stabilize financial conditions, if and when necessary.
• Communicates various statutory requirements to public college and university financial staff and follows up as necessary to ensure compliance. Examples include biennial instructional and general and fee limitations, biennial special fee limitations, Senate Bill 6 (SB6) financial accountability and oversight requirements, and specific institutional reporting components of a financial nature.
• Directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the following ODHE divisions: budget and fiscal services, capital planning, and audit and compliance.
• Works closely with the Office of Budget and Management (OBM) on operating and capital budget development and implementation items, allotment plans, GRF disbursement estimates, Controlling Board requests, and other matters as they arise.
• Continuously reviews and may revise, as necessary, ODHE’s policies and procedures related to budget and fiscal operations. Assesses agency needs and recommends, develops, and implements financial priorities and policies.
• Responds to inquiries from the Chancellor as assigned regarding items including agency budget provisions, status of agency appropriations and year-to-date spending, development of financial plans/options to achieve evolving objectives, financial health of various institutions, tuition and fee history, etc.
• Oversees the preparation of reports for various federal and state agencies and external constituencies.
• Performs internal review of Controlling Board requests for ODHE and all public colleges and universities to ensure appropriateness.
• Acts on behalf of the Chancellor and/or the Vice chancellor, Finance and Chief Data Officer when necessary.
• Represents ODHE at external meetings when necessary.
• Completes performance evaluations, reviews leave requests, and works with the Director, Human Resources (HR) to develop a culture of excellence among assigned staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Knowledge and extensive experience in state OAKS policy and systems.
• Knowledge of and extensive experience in state government purchasing rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of word-processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• OBM Fiscal Academy certification.
• Master’s degree in accounting or related field.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.