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George Fox University's Analytics & Foresight department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated team player to serve as the Director of University Resources.

About the Job:

This role will report to the Associate Vice President of University Resources and serve as an individual contributor responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing the University's operating budget. Success in this role will require close collaboration with stakeholders across the University to communicate, research, and resolve budget-related issues, while building a strong understanding of the relationship between the budget, actual and projected financial performance, and the University's strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• Ownership of the annual budget cycle involving the accurate gathering and recording of budget inputs from departments for consolidation and aggregation.
• Identifying and communicating spending versus the budget throughout the year, flagging and communicating variances to all levels of the organization.
• Developing and administering tools which enable budget managers to own and understand their respective budgets and adequately plan their financial needs and wants.
• Delivering presentations, reports, and analysis for consumption by the George Fox University Board of Trustees, the President's Operations Team, the Chief Financial Officer, the Associate Vice President of University Resources, and other parties as needed.
• Monitoring, and/or executing tasks specific to the budget that belong to budget dependent business processes, such as personnel changes in collaboration with the Office of People & Culture.
• Collaborating in the design and continuous improvement of business processes which have dependencies rooted in the budget, including potential automation opportunities.
• Communicating potential improvements to the University's Chart of Accounts for the purposes of organizing and categorizing budgeting and spending, in collaboration with General Ledger accountants.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're Looking for Candidates Who Have:

• A Bachelor's Degree, including coursework in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Analytics.
• Experience building or improving financial reporting within tools.
• Previous experience utilizing a "systems"/holistic approach to identify and realize both technical and business opportunities and use logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• A tenacious, iterative-mentality that drives continuous improvement and limits wasted effort and a consistent and rigorous approach brought to daily activities and assigned priorities.
• Integrity & discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong communication skills, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Work experience managing budgets - with higher levels favored.
• Experience in non-profit/fund accounting - experience with Higher Education favored.
• Experience with Vena and/or PeopleSoft.
• Demonstrated technical ability utilizing tools like Excel, GoogleSheets, dimensional cube applications (Vena, Hyperion), and data visualizations (Tableau, Looker, PowerBI).

Job Information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
• Primary Work Location*: Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor: Associate Vice President of University Resources

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-centered: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating Biblical scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful, peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package for eligible positions. Click here for more information!
• *Flexible work arrangements available (For employees approved to work remotely outside of Oregon and Washington, employment will be facilitated through our employer of record partner whose benefits package and eligibility requirements differ from that of George Fox University).

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.