Bowling Green State University
Assistant Director of Student Housing, Budgets
SALARY
Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION
Main Campus (BG), OH
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
BGSU02007
DIVISION
Finance & Administration
DEPARTMENT
Office of Residence Life - Housing
OPENING DATE
10/01/2026
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
PAY GRADE
356
SALARY
Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION
Main Campus (BG), OH
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
BGSU02007
DIVISION
Finance & Administration
DEPARTMENT
Office of Residence Life - Housing
OPENING DATE
10/01/2026
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
PAY GRADE
356
Summary
Serves as the lead for business processes related to purchasing, expense management, and Financial Management System (FMS) entries for the Office of Student Housing. This position is responsible for managing the Student Housing Budgets, finances, and contracts which close to $50 million annually. This position will analyze, forecast, and track Student Housing budget as well as monitor other departments charge backs to Student Housing. This position will also develop and implement financial policies and procedures, conducts financial feasibility and planning studies, and performs in-depth financial analysis to support Office of Student Housing decision-making. This position maintains and oversees various financial software programs for purchasing and reporting. Prepares and maintains records and reports related to fiscal activities and operations. Responsible for data analysis and recommendations related to financial operations and internal control procedures.
Essential Functions
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Coordinates the annual budget process which includes development of budget templates, compliance with university budget policies, detailed analysis as well as short and long term strategic planning. Develops and administers annual budgets for the Office of Student Housing.
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Performs benchmarking, research, ad hoc analysis (e.g., financial results, variance analysis, efficiencies), and special projects as necessary. Develops financial tools and training materials to assist management with monitoring budgets and expenditures to better manage the financial aspect of their departments. Provides in-service training and education in regard to FMS and other university systems, budgets, and other financial topics.
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Advises the Director of Student Housing in matters related to personnel, operating budgets, purchasing, and other related financial matters. This includes: reviews financial solvency, produces detailed financial data, performs financial analysis, verifies annual budget loads, verifies year-end balances, develop building proformas, and ensures the accuracy of these transactions in FMS.
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Responsible for ensuring data is entered correctly in the University systems for purchasing
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Serves as a representative on ad hoc committees, search committees, and other university committees as requested.
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Supervises a classified staff position.
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Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
- Bachelor’s degree required
The following Degree is preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
The following Experience is required:
- 3 years budgeting and fiscal analysis
The following Experience is preferred:
- 2 years experience in higher education
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills including detailed budget/fiscal analysis and problem solving
- Advanced spreadsheet development
- Experience preparing financial/accounting reports
- Ability to work collaboratively across the University
- Experience in development and implementation of short and long term planning
- Ability to and flexibility manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
- High level of initiative
- Preferred related computer skills (Excel), and financial (FMS) software experience
Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by October 28, 2026.
Required Application Materials & Evaluation
- Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
- The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
- Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.
Uploads
- Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
- Optional: Cover Letter
Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
EmployerBowling Green State University
Address
1851 N Research Drive
Huntington Building
Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403
Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources
(419) 372-2865 Student Employment
Websitehttps://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html
EmployerBowling Green State UniversityPhone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources Websitehttps://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.htmlAddress
1851 N Research Drive
Huntington Building
Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403