Special Advisor - Finance

Job Title

Special Advisor - Finance - VCOM

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

SOM Finance Centralized

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

What we want  

The Special Advisor, under general direction, will provide strategic input to the Executive Director for Administration and Finance for Clinical Services. This individual works directly with the leadership to advance Enterprise goals through a variety of actions.

What you need to know

This is a part-time temporary (fixed term) position that is expected to end within one year.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ten years of related experience in finance/administration within a higher education setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting and budget management experience

• Experience with project management and pro forma budget creation

• Supervisory and/or personnel management experience

• Documented experience with FAMIS, Workday, Emburse, and other business management enterprise software

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Experience working with varied individuals and communities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Analysis & Advisory

• Provide strategic input to the Executive Director for Administration and Finance for Clinical Services in support of a comprehensive review of clinical services administrative and financial operations.

• Conduct detailed financial reviews of multi‑million‑dollar projects, including pro forma development, forecasting, auditing of expenditures, and validation of costing and allocation methodologies.

• Review programmatic finances (e.g., practice plans, consortia, and specialized programs such as Aerospace Medicine) to identify fiscal blind spots, inefficiencies, and compliance risks, and assist in development of program‑specific financial pro formas.

Administrative Structure, Governance & Resource Planning

• Participate in the review and evaluation of administrative structures and processes supporting Clinical Services.

• Develop and support implementation of proposals to establish or enhance appropriate administrative infrastructure that ensures compliance with state regulations, university guidelines, and alignment with the college strategic plan.

• Recommend organizational changes, including personnel numbers, mix, reporting structures, and development of financial staffing proposals to ensure adequate management of departmental resources moving forward.

Budget Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance Oversight

• Develop and implement standardized budget monitoring procedures within clinical departments.

• Create and institutionalize regular budget reports that are clear, accessible, and actionable for departmental leaders and program directors.

• Establish processes to support ongoing financial transparency, proactive fiscal management, and early identification of risks related to compliance and resource utilization.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.