Budget Manager

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services, Audit and Finance

Title: Budget Manager

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II

Hiring Range: up to a MAX of $110,000.00, commensurate with education and experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.VSU.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Budget Manager supports the University's budget planning and management through professional support in budget management, development, execution, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and reporting to ensure maximum efficiency for financial resources and upper management decision making.

The Budget Manager manages and analyzes the University's budgets through the different phases of the budget process and present recommendations to the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Financial Planning for continuous process improvements so the University as a whole function in an effective manner. Serves as the Budget Officer trainer and compliance officer.

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management or Public Administration.
• Knowledge of and experience in using mainframe and/or server based administrative computer systems required.
• Skilled communicator and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Requires demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in providing excellent customer service to the public required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite to complete analyses and present results; immediate proficiency in WORD and EXCEL and the aptitude to become proficient with ACCESS within 6 six months, required.

Additional Considerations
• Master's degree in economics, Business Administration, Public Administration or Finance preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting for public higher education institutions, preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia's planning and budgeting cycle, preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.

• Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
  Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
• 403(b) (TIAA)
• Comprehensive medical & dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid state and federal holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Contact Information

Name: Dominique M. Fisher

Phone: 804-524-5075

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 29 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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