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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S06102P Position Title Financial Analyst Department VP of Enrollment Management Location Arlington Job Family Administrative Support Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
Benefits
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Job Summary
The Financial Analyst supports the Division of Enrollment Management (EM) in financial due diligence that encompasses revenue, cost, trend, and variance analysis, management reporting, and to develop recommendations based on an understanding of UTA and higher education best practices. This role will report to the Director of Business and Administrative Support and work closely with the Unit Budget Administrator (UAB) to educate and report on all EM sources and uses of funds including funding transfers within and outside of EM, budget versus actuals variance analysis and historical trend analysis for extrapolation. The role works closely with EM and University Analytics staff members to inform and coach on Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), UTShare (UT System’s PeopleSoft), Maverick Analytics Reporting System (MARS), and Microsoft Excel skills.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting Number S06102P Position Title Financial Analyst Department VP of Enrollment Management Location Arlington Job Family Administrative Support Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- May have the option for remote work.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
Benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst supports the Division of Enrollment Management (EM) in financial due diligence that encompasses revenue, cost, trend, and variance analysis, management reporting, and to develop recommendations based on an understanding of UTA and higher education best practices. This role will report to the Director of Business and Administrative Support and work closely with the Unit Budget Administrator (UAB) to educate and report on all EM sources and uses of funds including funding transfers within and outside of EM, budget versus actuals variance analysis and historical trend analysis for extrapolation. The role works closely with EM and University Analytics staff members to inform and coach on Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), UTShare (UT System’s PeopleSoft), Maverick Analytics Reporting System (MARS), and Microsoft Excel skills.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Support EM in successful implementation of new UTA budget model and long-term management for informed resource optimization.
- Assist with EM annual budget requests including the Written Report, Planning Workbook, and supporting detail cost analysis.
- Collaborate with EM departments to ensure EPM is updated per VP approval.
- Support fiscal yearend prep and close activities and spending restrictions including use of state funds.
- Partner with Accounting Services to ensure accurate fiscal yearend balances are funded for next fiscal year’s carry forward funding by department.
- Support EM to create and maintain rolling forecast and quantify hazards and opportunities using MARS and EPM Forecast applications.
- In partnership with the EM departments, gather timely data, analyze, and report periodically on EM’s funds available by department, including salary savings, encumbrances, and sources of funds.
- Identify and report on data collection error issues (e.g., salary encumbrances, student application fee revenue by cost center and enrollment management data point-in-time comparisons) and recommend updates to existing processes.
- Calculate and track EM’s capacity to fund unplanned needs and mandates.
- Independently handle technical tasks involving data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Data comes from an array of sources within and outside EM.
- Benchmark EM’s current operations as compared to peer and aspirant R1 public institutions and communicate findings to VP and senior leadership.
- Interpret data to assess current performance and forecast financial outcomes for departments based on VP’s goals, targets and mandates.
- Collaborate within EM, Student Success, Student Accounts, Student Affairs, and other UTA organizations on student retention initiatives.
- Proficiently utilize UTA applications for analytical and management reporting.
- Participate on teams to improve reporting. Embrace and coach on AI as a tool for process improvement.
- Utilize PeopleSoft (UTShare), Oracle EPM Planning and Forecast applications, MARS, and other tools to maintain financial reports for forecasting, variance analysis, and results-based analytics.
- Identify and communicate when reporting systems no longer are consistent. Research and promote opportunities to incorporate AI into financial modeling and reporting.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Bachelor’s Degree with five (5) years of accounting or finance experience or nine (9) years of an equivalent combination of education experience.
- Experience in business administration, accounting, or financial management in higher education.
- Experience with PeopleSoft, UTShare, Oracle Cloud Planning and Forecast applications, or equivalent systems.
- Intermediate skills in use of Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Superior interpersonal skills to influence staff, and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail and maintain confidential information.
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
- * How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have working in finance or accounting?
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
Required Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
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