Financial Operations Planner
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Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Collaborate with the Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Human Resources Consultant, and Graduate Coordinator to submit instructional supplemental pay, adjunct appointments, and labor distribution
- →Maintain lists of course buyouts, non-instructional, temp additional pay, and process position budgeting
- →Collaborate in budget and resource data analysis to provide data-driven recommendations and financial insights; gather, compile, and manipulate data; may determine analytical methods to be used
- →Develop, maintain, and refine financial models to support long-range planning and scenario analysis
- →Oversee assigned components of budget activities; participate in the conceptual development of the various budget processes and specifications for projects
- →Review financial reports to understand and explain variances between budget and actuals; analyze trends in revenues, expenditures, enrollments, and funding sources; ensure appropriate spending and billing practices are being followed
- →Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying areas of concern or opportunity
- →Participate in the development of financial dashboards and reporting tools for internal stakeholders and senior leadership
- →Provide financial analyses for new initiatives, program reviews, and business plans, including ROI and cost-benefit assessments
- →Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budgets, ensuring alignment with unit and institutional priorities
- →Manage workforce planning and labor distribution for assigned business area(s); assist with annual salary increase program execution
- →Support compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements; oversee audits as required
- →Partner with other university offices to ensure consistent data sources and accurate financial projections
- →Will supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management
This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. The standard expectation is two days per week in the office; however, flexibility is supported in weeks where this cadence is not feasible, based on business needs and coordination with the team. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
What We Offer
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $65,508–$108,444 a year
- 29% above the $67,600 median for Other jobs on Jobera (122,652 salaries).
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- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 26, 2026
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- October 26, 2026
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