Director of Budget and Finance - University of Illinois at Chicago

Who: University of Illinois at Chicago

What: The Office of Vice Chancellor of Innovation (OVCI) at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a Director of Budget and Finance to oversee all aspects of the office’s financial and operational activities. The Director will work collaboratively with the units reporting to the Vice Chancellor on budgeting and long-range planning, and engage in strategic planning activities to help ensure OVCI and its units can innovate and expand services to meet future demands.

Main Duties:

The Director will develop and implement complex financial and operating models, including tuition revenue allocation, cost recovery models, and service rates; lead financial planning efforts; and evaluate new business opportunities. This position will analyze financial data to assess the overall financial health of the OVCI portfolio and make recommendations regarding organization, staffing, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient use of available financial resources. The Director will identify and lead initiatives to continuously improve, automate and scale forecasting and reporting tools, processes and methodologies.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field required. 
• Master’s Degree in relevant field (Public Administration, Business Administration, etc.) preferred. 
• Minimum of five years of experience in financial analysis, budget, forecasting, accounting, or related field required. 
• Experience working in a public university preferred. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, budget modeling and forecasting techniques. 
• Knowledge and experience with fund and cost accounting preferred. 
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to take initiative, work independently, and attend to multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines. 
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Knowledge of university and state rules and regulations regarding procurement, payments, compliance, and fiscal management. 
• Familiarity with the organizational structure, business operations, and financial policies of the University of Illinois preferred.

For fullest consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter online at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=116738 by Monday, July 1, 2019.

Entry Level Field Economist - HUD (Fort Worth, TX)

Who: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R), Office of Economic Affairs
PD&R is responsible for providing advice and information to the Secretary to further his policy agenda; for maintaining current information to monitor housing needs, housing market conditions, and the operation of existing programs; and for conducting research on priority housing and community development issues.

The Office of Economic Affairs, Economic and Market Analysis Division, within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, is responsible for collecting data, conducting economic research, developing economic models, and performing evaluation and policy analysis in the following areas: economic, fiscal, and social conditions in cities and other communities; strategies to promote economic development in cities and other communities; the impact of taxes and tax changes on housing markets and urban conditions; and the low income housing tax credit.

What: The Field Economist’s responsibilities include:

Director of Community & Economic Development - Village of La Grange, IL

Director of Community & Economic Development
Village of La Grange, IL

La Grange, IL (15,732) Named one of the Best Places to Live in Chicago Magazine, La Grange is a thriving, family oriented community located 16 miles southwest of Chicago’s loop. The Village is seeking highly professional, energetic and accomplished candidates interested in serving as its next Director of Community and Economic Development. Located in Cook County, La Grange has a bustling downtown with excellent restaurants, high end shops, and an historic movie house. In addition, the community has beautiful neighborhoods and excellent schools all within 2.5 square miles and a short train ride to downtown Chicago.

The Community and Economic Development Director can expect to work on maintaining the Village’s vitality and momentum through business recruitment and retention and guide an engaged and supportive residential and business community. The Director is recommended by the Village Manager and appointed by the Village President and Board of Trustees. The Department includes five full time positions including planning, building and public health professionals.

Qualified individuals will be expected to have a minimum of seven years’ experience including a leadership position in a community development department of comparable complexity, preferably with demonstrated experience in economic development and a record for effective relationships with the business community. Position requires Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field; a Master's degree in a related field is strongly preferred with AICP designation a plus. Candidates should possess a team-oriented style of leadership; comprehensive knowledge of modern planning and economic development concepts, principles, strategies, practices, and techniques; a creative, problem-solving approach; well developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

Starting salary $120,000+/-, depending on qualifications and experience. Residency is not required. Please apply via our online application system at www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment and send résumé, cover letter, and contact information for 5 professional references by May 2, 2016 to Heidi Voorhees, President, GovHRUSA. TEL: 847/380-3240