MBA programs Senior Budget Manager

MBA Programs Senior Budget Manager

The USC Marshall School of Business is seeking an MBA Programs Senior Budget Manager to bring vision, precision, and collaboration to our financial operations.

As the central steward of budgets across five world-class MBA programs, you will be more than a manager, you'll be a strategic partner who ensures our resources align with our mission to empower the next generation of business leaders. From supporting innovative academic initiatives to fueling student-led clubs and events, your work will directly influence the experiences of our students and the success of our programs.

The MBA Programs Senior Budget Manager provides centralized oversight and coordination of all budgeting and financial processes across five MBA programs, ensuring fiscal integrity, alignment with strategic goals, and efficient processing of expenditures that support programmatic and operational priorities.

As a key member of the MBA Programs team, the Senior Budget Manager will work closely with program directors, student organizations, and administrative leaders to manage budgets, streamline financial workflows, and provide the data and insights that drive strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Budget & Financial Management

• Develop and manage annual budgets for the Full-Time MBA and four additional MBA programs in collaboration with program directors and the Office of the CFO.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting to enable data-driven decisions across the MBA Programs.
• Track and process expenditures related to events, student services, instruction, staffing, and administrative operations.
• Ensure timely and compliant processing of contracts, reimbursements, payments, and vendor engagements.

Collaboration & Support

Operations & Engagement

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

The salary range for this position is $90,802.48 $125,983.52. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.

USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.