Job Details

Director of Budgeting and Procurement

Palo Verde College


Salary: $81,784.00 - $139,877.00 Annually
Job Type: Management/Confidential
Job Number: 431
Closing: 5/4/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Location: Blythe, CA
Department: Business Services Department

Description


ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Palo Verde College is a publicly supported2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert. Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time).

Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team member's contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.

Palo Verde College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body. College faculty are expected to be willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Palo Verde College expands access to higher education and learning opportunities by providing education via in person, online, correspondence education, hybrid classes, and interactive television (ITV) modalities. Further information on the College's distance education programs can be found in the College Catalog. In addition, Palo Verde College is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system through education. Resources for teaching classes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students are available through the Rising Scholar Network.

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California. The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley. Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area. Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists. The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border. The valley's great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

NATURE OF THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Administrative Services and College Advancement or designee, the Director of Budgeting and Procurement serves as a strategic fiscal leader responsible for the planning, development, and ongoing management of the District's budget, procurement operations, and grant-related fiscal oversight in support of student success and institutional priorities. The Director of Budgeting and Procurement provides leadership in ensuring the integrity, transparency, and sustainability of financial resources through comprehensive budget development, fiscal analysis, and stewardship of public funds across general, categorical, grant, and special program budgets. The Director partners with executive leadership and departments to align resource allocation and grant funding strategies with the District's mission and to proactively respond to changing budgetary needs, while overseeing procurement and contracting functions to ensure compliance, efficiency, and ethical practices, strengthening financial accountability, improving processes, and advancing the District's ability to effectively serve students and the community.

Examples of Duties


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leads and oversees the full range of budget development, monitoring, and financial analysis functions for the District; directs the review, analysis, auditing, reconciliation, and maintenance of funds, budgets, and accounts; develops and presents budget projections and recommendations using trend analysis and fiscal modeling.
2. Provides strategic oversight and advisement on District revenues and expenditures; ensures fiscal integrity through the review and approval of account activity; directs year-end closing processes and mid-year and annual financial reporting.
3. Establishes, reviews, and approves financial processes and documentation related to fiscal operations; ensures accuracy and integrity of funding allocations; implements systems, templates, and internal controls to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance; ensures proper execution of contracts and fiscal documentation.
4. Provides oversight of post-award grant fiscal management, including budget development, account establishment, expenditure monitoring, and reporting; ensures compliance with funding requirements and alignment with program objectives; reviews fund drawdowns and certifies financial reporting.
5. Directs and administers all functions of the District's purchasing and procurement operations; ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including Government Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Education Code, and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Budget and Accounting Manual.
6. Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and communication of procurement policies, procedures, and public contract bidding processes; represents the District in procurement-related outreach, vendor relations, and community engagement.
7. Oversees the integrity of financial systems, including proper account structure, classification, and recording of financial transactions; evaluates and implements process improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational effectiveness.
8. Directs the analysis of financial and operational data to identify risks, compliance issues, and areas for improvement; ensures adherence to fiscal procedures, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.
9. Establishes and enforces timelines and procedures for monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end financial activities.
10. Ensures that general ledger activity and financial reports accurately reflect the District's financial position on an ongoing basis and at fiscal year-end.
11. Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and applicable Education Code requirements; evaluates and implements necessary procedural updates.
12. Directs and/or conducts operational and financial audits to assess fiscal integrity and compliance.
13. Coordinates and serves as a primary liaison for the District's annual external financial and compliance audits.
14. Provides guidance to District departments to ensure compliance with fiscal regulations, audit standards, and reporting requirements.
15. Provides strategic oversight of budgeting processes for grants and categorical programs, including development, allocation, monitoring, and closeout; ensures compliance with funding requirements, including direct and indirect cost allocations and matching funds.
16. Oversees the maintenance and integrity of financial records related to special projects, grants, and categorical programs.
17. Monitors and directs follow-up on outstanding receivables related to grants and contracts to ensure timely collection and accurate reporting.
18. Provides high-level guidance and approval related to grant budget development and expenditures; ensures alignment of fiscal activity with allowable costs and funding requirements.
19. Supports, and promotes compliance with the District's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan in all aspects of employment and education; champions diversity in staffing and curriculum to foster an inclusive educational environment; supports District efforts to increase campus-wide commitment to diversity.
20. Trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel and student workers; interviews and selects employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; develops work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
21. Develops, prepares, submits, and maintains a variety of accurate reports, records, and files.
22. Learns and applies emerging technologies; maintains an understanding of current ideas, best practices, and trends in assigned area.
23. Attends and conducts a variety of meetings and trainings as assigned; serves on various committees as assigned.
24. Creates a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; implements, supports, initiates, and participates in activities to increase the diversity, equity, and promotes a culture of inclusiveness, respect, and belonging; serves as an advocate of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and culture.
25. Works closely with the Executive Director of Fiscal Services to promote innovation and collaboration within Fiscal Services.
26. Perform other related duties.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Operations, services, and activities of the district's accounting and budgeting system and program areas
2. GAAP including varied technical accounting principles and practices used in the most difficult and complex financial record keeping and reporting
3. Governmental and/or fund accounting principles and procedures and District accounting system requirements and procedures
4. Principles of budget preparation, analysis, and monitoring
5. Procedures, policies, rules, and practices affecting the development, maintenance, and control of fiscal record keeping systems including Microsoft office applications and functions such as pivot tables, charts, and graphs
6. California Education Code, Title 5 regulations, and Chancellor's Office guidance related to assignment.
7. Methods and techniques of auditing, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records
8. Principles and practices used in establishing and maintaining files and information retrieval systems
9. Business letter writing and report preparation English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
10. Methods and techniques of effective customer service
11. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, statistical databases, and automated accounting systems
12. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
13. Principles of culturally responsive and equity-minded practices in higher education.
14. Grant lifecycle management, including pre-award planning, post-award compliance, reporting requirements, and audit considerations for federal, state, and categorical funding.
15. Internal control frameworks and risk management practices related to public fund stewardship and financial operations.
16. Principles of change management and process improvement in a public sector or higher education environment.
17. Ethical standards and accountability requirements related to public sector financial management and procurement.

ABILITY TO:

1. Perform the full range of accounting, fiscal, and statistical record keeping duties including analysis and reconciliation of a variety of complex records.
2. Analyze and review financial records, reports, and related documents, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex problems related to assigned areas of responsibility.
3. Understand and apply pertinent laws, codes, and regulations as well as organization and unit rules, policies, and procedures with good judgment.
4. Exercise tact and judgment in responding to inquiries and resolving difficult complaints and problems.
5. Accurately interpret and apply federal, state, and District regulations related Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
6. Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
7. Work independently in the absence of supervision.
8. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
9. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using proper English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
10. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
11. Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
12. Promote inclusive practices that support diverse student populations.
13. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
14. Use independent judgment and take initiative in solving problems and making decisions.
15. Lead, direct, and evaluate assigned staff; establish priorities; and ensure accountability for outcomes and deliverables.
16. Oversee and manage procurement and contracting functions, ensuring compliance while meeting operational needs of the District.
17. Interpret and apply complex grant requirements and ensure fiscal compliance across multiple funding sources.
18. Identify organizational risks and implement corrective actions to mitigate fiscal, compliance, and operational issues.

Educational/Experience Qualifications


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent.
2. Three (3) years of related work experience and experience.
3. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and socio-economic backgrounds of students, faculty, administrators, and personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
2. Experience overseeing public sector procurement and purchasing operations, including knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
3. Experience managing categorical funding, grants, and special programs, including budget development, compliance, reporting, and fiscal monitoring.
4. Prior experience at the supervisory level
5. Prior Experience working in a California Community College or similar higher education environment.

SUBSTITUTION POLICY Substitutions for meeting the minimum qualifications are allowed for this job posting. Substitutions are allowed for education and professional experience. Substitutions will be processed as follows:

Education:

1. 24 semester units equates to one (1) year of college level course work; OR
   • One (1) year of professional experience
2. 48 semester units equates to two (2) years of college level course work; OR
   • An Associate's degree; OR
   • Two (2) years of professional experience
3. 96 semester units equates to four (4) years of college level course work; OR
   • A Bachelor's degree; OR
   • Four (4) years of professional experience

Professional Experience:

1. One (1) year of professional experience equates to 24 semester units of college level course work
2. Two (2) years of professional experience equates to 48 semester units of college level course work; OR
   • An Associate's degree
3. Four (4) years of professional experience equates to 96 semester units of college level course work; OR
   • A Bachelor's degree

Supplemental Information


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an administrative job in an office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
3. This position may require attendance at community events, campus activities, and occasional evening/weekend assignments.

CLASSIFICATION/SALARY

1. This is a Classified/Management position.
2. Row 5 of the District's Administrator/Management/Confidential salary schedule with placement appropriate to experience.
3. The District offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified. Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration. Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation. Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6 or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: https://www.naces.org/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

Recommended: Typing Certificate



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