Assistant to the ProvostBudget Assistant

Founded in 1861 the State University of New York at Oswego is a premier public university located in Central New York on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario just 45 minutes from Syracuse. SUNY Oswego enrolls nearly 7000 undergraduate and graduate students and is known for its commitment to academic excellence inclusive community and student-centered success.

A proud member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system Oswego offers more than 140 academic programs across the arts and sciences business communication education and STEM. The university is consistently recognized among the top regional public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report and named a Best Regional College by The Princeton Review for more than 20 years.

SUNY Oswego is also an engaged workplace community dedicated to supporting employee growth innovation and well-being. With a focus on equity inclusion and real-world impact Oswego provides a dynamic environment where faculty and staff help shape the future -both for students and for higher education.

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Department description:

The office of the Provost is in charge of the Division of Academic Affairs. The Provost oversees all the instructional and academic programs of the university as well as the academic administrative offices. We support the academic success of our faculty and students by administering programs like faculty grants and recognition awards for research and scholarly activity professional development activities for faculty and staff direct services to students and special initiatives.

The office of the Provostat the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full-time Assistant to the Provost/Budget Assistant.

Posting Date: September 10 2026

Review Date:Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation:$70000-$79000 commensurate with more information visit: Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. This is a United University Professions (UUP) position. Visit: for more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) professional staff.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Description of Responsibilities:

• Coordinate budget requests allocations and personnel hiring plans across Academic Affairs in partnership with Dean offices and academic departments
• Track allocations expenditures and encumbrances against approved Academic Affairs budgets; monitor budget status and flag issues for the Provosts Office
• Support the Provosts Office in preparing budget submissions and responses to campus and SUNY system-level budget and personnel requests
• Advise Dean offices chairs and academic units on budget policies procedures and processes
• Reconcile Provost office assigned accounts working with Dean offices ORSP and other college offices to ensure accurate budget grant and reimbursement processes
• Review and process appointment and extra service forms for Academic Affairs division in Interview Exchange; maintain Temp Service Google spreadsheet
• Manage Department Chair processes including stipend payment creation reappointments and searches for academic departments
• Respond to various departmental divisional and other inquiries and requests in a timely manner
• Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects embraces and promotes cultural safety belonging civil discourse cultural humility and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswegos Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting or related field
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in financial administration in a large organization with significant and direct involvement in budget coordination allocation maintenance or other highly related areas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others
• Highly proficient in Excel and Google Suite

PREFERRED:

• Experience in financial administration in SUNY other NYS agencies public/non-profit sector or higher education institution
• Experience coordinating budget requests and allocations across multiple units or departments
• Proficiency in reporting financial information
• Skilled use of various technologies in a financial setting including use of spreadsheets database and reporting tools and digital forms
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity our mission is to foster an environment which respects embraces and promotes cultural competence civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswegos Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity and/or community service (volunteer work etc.) and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status domestic violence victim SUNY status or criminal conviction. Pleaseclick hereto see our full non-discrimination policy.

In accordance with USCIS regulations successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to Dr. Starr Wheeler ADA/504 Compliance Officer at or

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Pursuant to Executive Order 161 no State entity as defined by the Executive Order is permitted to ask or mandate in any form that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation or any prior compensation history until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.

Search Chair:

Jill M Pippin

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

To Apply Submit:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications
2. A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in your professional experience or personal life or community engagement
3. Resume or CV
4. Copy of unofficial (or copy of official) transcript for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred
5. Contact information for three professional references

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