About State University Construction Fund:

The State University Construction Fund (Fund) is a New York State government entity dedicated solely to facilitating and expediting the construction, renovation, rehabilitation, and improvement of the State University of New York's academic building and infrastructure assets at 32 state-operated campuses and 3 teaching hospitals.

Our offices are located within the historic SUNY System Administration headquarters in downtown Albany, New York. Though officially named the H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, it is often referred to by locals as the, "D&H Building," or affectionately, "The Castle."

The Fund offices and the adjoining employee parking garage are just steps from the Hudson River, a short walk to the Capitol Building and the Empire Plaza, and a few minutes' drive to major highways including the Northway (Interstate 87) and the New York Thruway (Interstate 90).

Job Description:

The State University Construction Fund (the "Fund") is currently seeking a Budget Coordinator/Analyst to join our Capital Program Management team at our office in Albany, NY.

The Budget Coordinator/Analyst functions in an administrative role to support the execution of the SUNY Educational Facilities and Hospital Capital Programs.  In this role, the Budget Coordinator/Analyst coordinates closely with Fiscal Analysts and the staff and management of the Program Management Department to assist with the execution of campus administered (campus-let) projects, including the administrative tasks associated with project initiation, communication during project progress, charging of certain campus staff to capital appropriations, execution of the minor critical maintenance program at each campus, and facilitating and maintaining records with respect to requirements and approvals, and maintaining consistent project, budget and schedule information for all capital projects, consistent with each campus' capital plan as developed by the Program Manager.  Accordingly, the candidate must be professional, well-organized, able to operate effectively in a team environment as well as self-performing tasks, and be comfortable learning and working efficiently in multiple enterprise/technology systems.

Specific Duties & Functions:

• Consistent with each campus' capital plan, as developed by the Program Manager:

  • Enter, revise, and update project information in the corporate data system;
    Identify project budget or schedule issues and coordinate resolution with appropriate parties, including within the Fund and at individual SUNY campuses;

  • Receive campus funding requests for campus administered projects, minor critical maintenance, and staff paid by capital appropriation, verify that request is consistent with campus' capital plan and other requirements, verify funding availability, and set up funding in corporate data system for verification by the Supervisor and/or Program Manager; 

  • Track funding outlays for campus administered projects and ensure funding requests are consistent with established project budgets; and

  • Record transaction data and execute analysis and reporting of data. 

• Work with staff in all units to assist with project budgeting, scheduling, and spending activity in all phases of project development and delivery (i.e. planning, design, construction, equipment, etc.).
• Support and coordinate integration of project management system and data with other Fund project management applications; participate in the development and/or testing of new applications.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements:

A minimum of an Associate's degree in a business, finance, planning, or a facilities-related field is required.  3 to 5 years prior experience in accounting, budgeting, or finance is required.  A Bachelor's degree or Advanced Degree will be considered in lieu of experience requirement.  Additional consideration will be given for prior work experience in a comparable position, experience in capital construction program budgeting and scheduling, or additional related credentials.  Ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgement and excellent communication skills, have experience with project management or budgeting systems, and some experience with data beyond rudimentary data entry.

This position does not require a NYS Civil Service examination.

Additional Information:

Salary range: $70,453 - $85,138 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including immediate participation in the NYS and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) with vesting after 5 years of service, Health Insurance (including Prescription, Dental, and Vision), vacation, sick, and personal time, 13 paid Federal holidays, paid parental leave, and telecommuting.

Note on Telecommuting:  Employees are eligible to request approval to telecommute a limited number of days per month after completing 6 months of service. Telecommuting approvals will be made in accordance with the Fund's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The State University Construction Fund is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.  All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Please complete the application process using our online system.  You are not required to complete the employment application at this time. If you are selected to interview for this position, you will be asked to log back in to complete the employment application.