Michael B. Mueller is assistant vice president for finance and chief budget officer at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the annual operating budget for the UNT System Board of Regents, biennial legislative appropriations request and budget. Mueller helps management and operating entities within the UNT Health Science Center develop financial plans that support and align with the strategic plan and goals of the institution.
Mueller helps ensure that the budgeting process and reporting are timely, accurate and in compliance with policies, procedures, and state and federal guidelines. He works with the Texas Legislative Budget Board, the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, the Senate Finance Committee, House Appropriations Committee, Conference Committee and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Mueller also serves on the THECB Health Related Institution Formula Advisory Committee.
Mueller joined UNTHSC in 2006 as budget director. Prior to joining the Health Science Center, he worked for the Texas Legislative Budget Board to shape funding for Texas institutions of higher education. Mueller also worked with the Senate Finance Committee, House Appropriations Committee and Conference Committee to recommend funding based on medical school enrollments and other revenue drivers for health-related institutions.
Mueller earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, and is enrolled at Texas Christian University Neeley School of Business pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree.
