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RSS Job Feed Department: Finance and Administration Locations: Lancaster, PA Posted: Nov 12, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Exempt Position ID: 206656

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Franklin & Marshall College, founded in 1787, is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. The College thrives on forward-thinking growth, guided by a comprehensive new strategic plan currently under development. This vision animates dynamic new programs like the Venture and Impact Studio, which fosters student entrepreneurship, and the Mehlman Leadership and Performance Institute, which develops the next generation of leaders.

Located in the city of Lancaster, the College integrates with the broader community, with the most recent example being a landmark eight-year partnership anchoring the College's baseball program at the skilled Lancaster Stormers stadium.

Exceptional Employee Benefits

We support our staff with a competitive total rewards program designed to provide exceptional work-life harmony. Employees receive a generous 10% employer retirement contribution, alongside comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage plans. To support your family, the College provides valuable tuition perks for eligible dependents, while also offering generous paid vacation allocations and recognized holiday closures to ensure ample time for rest and recovery.

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Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Associate Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis.

Job Details

- Location: F&M; Campus - Lancaster, PA
- Classification: Full-time, Exempt
- Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday. Evenings and weekends may be required.
- Reports to: Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis
- Department: Finance & Administration
- Approved Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Reporting directly to the Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis, the Associate Director provides critical operational and analytical support for the College's institutional budgeting, financial modeling, and position monitoring functions. This position serves as the primary operational hub and financial advisor for campus department managers and academic chairs, guiding them through annual budget execution, variance analysis, and financial compliance.

The Associate

Director builds and maintains detailed operational modeling tools,



conducts quantitative analysis for institutional initiatives, and optimizes FP&A; business processes, enabling strategic decision-making while ensuring zero operational gap between day-to-day budget management and long-range institutional strategy.

Essential Functions

- Operational Budget Execution &

• Campus Financial Partnership
- Provide support to the Director for the annual operating and capital budget process, managing workflow, system data entry, and schedule adherence.
- Act as the primary financial partner and daily contact for departmental budget managers and academic chairs, processing budget journal entries & transfers, department budget reports, position tracking, and policy compliance.
- Deliver ongoing budget management training and onboarding programs for department managers across the College to strengthen institutional financial literacy.

- Financial Modeling, Analytics & • Decision Support

- Update schedules and analytical components of the College's multi-year financial planning tools under the guidance of the Director.
- Compile data for the Director to conduct institutional benchmarking, historical trend analyses, and peer evaluations to identify revenue opportunities and operational efficiencies.

- Performance Monitoring & • Financial Reporting

- Proactively track, analyze, and reconcile ongoing departmental budget execution, conducting monthly and quarterly variance analyses to identify emerging risks or savings.
- Prepare comprehensive operational variance commentary, budget dashboards, and analytical exhibits for the Director's review and executive distribution.

- Business Process Optimization & • Special Projects

- Evaluate and refine FP&A; workflows, reporting mechanisms, and budget system templates to drive continuous administrative efficiency and continuous process improvement.
- Assist the Director with data collection, analytical schedule preparation, and exhibit assembly for senior leadership presentations and Board committee materials.
- Execute special financial studies and undertake ad-hoc analytical assignments as directed by the Director.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, higher education financial management, or corporate budgeting.
- ERP/financial -system experience
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.




- Proficiency with Excel and experience with financial systems.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
- Evidence of a commitment to community & belonging.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related field).
- Experience with Banner.
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
- Familiarity with fund accounting and institutional budget models.

Additional Information Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

Application Instructions

All submitted materials must be submitted via this online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please ensure that you provide an accurate email address.

You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating that your application materials have been received. Individuals who need accommodations due to a disability in order to submit an application or attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at (717) 358-3996.

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