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Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.
Commission for Higher Education:
About the Commission for Higher Education:
Created in 1971 by an act of the General Assembly and signed into law by then-Governor Edgar Whitcomb, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is now in its fifth decade of service to the State of Indiana. The Commission is a fourteen-member public body created to:
Created in 1971 by an act of the General Assembly and signed into law by then-Governor Edgar Whitcomb, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is now in its fifth decade of service to the State of Indiana. The Commission is a fourteen-member public body created to:
- Define the educational missions of public colleges and universities;
- Plan and coordinate Indiana’s state-supported system of post-high school education, taking into account the plans and interests of independent colleges and universities;
- Review both operating budget and capital budget appropriation requests from public institutions;
- Approve or disapprove for public institutions the establishment of any new branches, campuses, extension centers, colleges or schools;
- Approve or disapprove for public institutions the offering of any additional associate, baccalaureate or graduate degree or certificate program of two semesters or more in duration;
- Review all programs of public institutions and make recommendations to the governing board of the institution, the Governor, and the General Assembly concerning the funding and the disposition of these programs; and,
- Distribute student financial aid from state aid programs.
The Commission is not a governing board, but a coordinating agency that works closely with Indiana’s public and independent colleges. In addition, The Commission has strong working relationships with many other State agencies, including the Department of Education, the Department of Workforce Development, and the Independent Colleges of Indiana.
The Commission for Higher Education plans and coordinates Indiana’s state-supported system of postsecondary education. The Commission reviews appropriation requests from the institutions administer the state financial aid program and oversee the board for proprietary education. As a coordinating body, the Commission forms partnerships with multiple constituencies to promote access to and affordability of postsecondary education. The Commission for Higher Education consists of a fourteen-member governing board appointed by the Governor and a full-time professional staff. The Commission for Higher Education offices are located in downtown Indianapolis and public meetings take place across the state.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts between $70,000 to $80,000 per year and may be commensurate with education and work experience.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
About the Job:
The Director of Finance provides assistance to the Associate Commissioner & CFO in financial management, budget development and implementation, and policy analysis regarding higher education finance issues in Indiana. These policies include outcomes-based funding for public institutions, capital project review, tuition and fee matters, and other financial issues.
A Day in the Life:
- Assist the CFO in creating, maintaining, and implementing departmental spending plans and project budgets in concert
- Create budget reports and analyses for financial meetings; create ad hoc reports as requested
- Provide federal and private grant oversight as it pertains to budgeting and adhering to private and federal guidelines in collaboration with the Controller
- Act as secondary approver for asset management, travel and expenses, procurement cards, contracts, purchase orders, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable/billing, payroll, accruals, TIAA-CREF
- Assist Associate Commissioner & CFO in the organization and analysis of data in preparation of the Commission’s biennial Recommended Budget
- Assist Associate Commissioner & CFO in the organization and analysis of data in preparation of the biennial Tuition and Fee Recommendation
- Assist Associate Commissioner & CFO in the collection and analysis of Capital Project requests from public postsecondary institutions
- Provide fiscal analysis for policies and legislation pertaining to the Commission
- Prepare annual SHEEO SHEF and Grapevine reports
What You’ll Need for Success:
- Minimum education of bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business, public affairs, or related field
- 2 years previous experience with financial operations
- The ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret state and federal statutes and administrative code
- Must possess a working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate with multiple entities and agencies (federal, state, and nonprofit) to ensure accounting standards and procedures are maintained and reported correctly
- Experience with public accounting principles and standards. Grant and dedicated funding experience is preferred.
- Previous PeopleSoft experience required; knowledge of Indiana’s postsecondary education system helpful
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans;
- Wellness program (offers premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards);
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution;
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities;
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match;
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options;
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A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave;
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave;
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off;
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years;
- Education Reimbursement Program;
- Group life insurance;
- Referral Bonus program;
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits;
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program;
- Free Parking for most positions;
- Free LinkedIn Learning access;
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
