Director of Capital and TSSBA Budget

Management of project financial and approval process from budget submittal to project completion allowing project managers to focus on managing construction process. Coordinate the annual Capital Budget Requests process with senior staff, campuses, THEC, and State Budget Office.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate with TBR institutions and project managers to ensure project budget submittals are financially accurate and submitted appropriately

Create project workflow schedule to guide institutions through submittal process

Track budget approvals and confirm projects remain in budget and on schedule

Maintain working knowledge of all projects to provide updates as needed

Maintain working knowledge of THEC guidelines and provide guidance to TBR team of changes

Conduct research as needed regarding Law & Policy Analysis

Work with THEC and F&A staff to ensure budget submittals are completed accurately and in timely fashion

Facilitate with TBR institutions and LGIs to ensure bond applications are submitted accurately and timely

Make recommendations of TSSBA funding requests to TBR staff for approval

Attend TSSBA staff meetings to present TSSBA funding requests

Track all TBR approved TSSBA projects to monitor spend and payment milestones

Review SBC and ESC project package submittals for clarity and accuracy

Serve as TBR staff member for TSSBA

Attend TSSBA board meetings to present TSSBA funding requests as needed

Attend SBC and ESC staff meetings to present project approval requests

Attend OSA and F&A staff meetings to present project approval requests

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Adobe Acrobat, file management, and internet browser software

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Minimum five years of qualifying professional experience in state government to include: interpreting and executing policies and procedures

Key knowledge of the Tennessee Budget Entry, Analysis, and Reporting System

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Graduation from the Tennessee Government Management Institute

For consideration, please complete an online application at https://www.tbr.edu/hr/job-opportunities-tbr-system-office