Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Budget Analyst III - Fiscal Affairs at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
POSITION
PURPOSE
Coordinate and lead in
the preparation, development, implementation and modification of the University
budget by compiling data and performing complex analysis and interpretation of
fiscal data for budget control and forecasting purposes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Compile
and provide data for use in the preparation of fiscal projections and related
reports. Apply formula and models and
provide information for scheduled reports and special projects as requested. May be required to develop and modify models
in order to provide current, relevant data and to research standards and
measures in order to make recommendations regarding the appropriate use of
resources.
- Provide assistance to administrators in the interpretation and implementation of budgetary policy and procedures in order to ensure compliance with established University controls. Serve as a liaison to all School, College and Division administrators advising on budgetary matters and reviewing and processing to budget procedures.
- Identify and interpret sources of relevant data for use in budget formula calculations and comparisons. May be required to perform in-depth analysis, on a project basis, of unique problems and developments which arise or are assigned during the fiscal year to provide budget recommendations, justifications and projections or a re-examination of existing methodology used for current budget development.
- May be required to develop, recommend and modify budget policies and procedures to improve the ability to departments and the University to more efficiently administer the allocation of its finite resources. This could include the analysis of the effect of proposed changes, the preparation of recommendations to appropriate University officials, and the notification to be affected members of the University.
- Compile and provide information and data regarding budget and account activities, personnel rosters and budget documents. May monitor and reconcile budgets, accounts and rosters and review related activities for compliance with established policy and procedure.
- Provide functional supervision to subordinate clerical and technical personnel. Train in appropriate bookkeeping and accounting principles and methods. Answer questions and resolve problems as needed.
- Coordinate and participate in the preparation and completion of several annual federal and state surveys (i.e., Heidi, IPEDS, State Operating Budget Requests, etc.); collect and analyze data; prepare spreadsheets, data tables, written reports and graphic presentations as needed; interface with other University departments and outside agencies in submitting data in a timely manner.
- Prepare, update and review the Budget Development Planning Package; answer questions, investigate problems and summarize relevant issues. Assist in the preparation of the General Fund Budget Load package; create/revise budget planning materials; conduct training sessions; review all School, College and Division calculations; ensure all positions are funded appropriately given the budgetary policy.
- Perform related work as assigned.
Unique duties:
Qualifications:
- Graduation
from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business
administration, accounting, finance or related field or an equivalent
combination or education and/or work experience.
- Considerable
knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental budgeting techniques
and ratio analyses.
- Considerable
experience in budget and program analysis.
- Considerable
practical work experience with computer applications, computerized accounting
systems, spreadsheets graphic packages and data analysis.
- Considerable
knowledge of University policies and procedures.
- Strong
analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability
to communicate effectively with others.
- Some
knowledge of the University’s Financial Management System (FMS/BAR), Human
Resource System (HRS) and FOCUS and/or Access programming language.
- Considerable
experience in data gathering, data analysis and data presentation.
- Excellent
oral and/or written communication skills.
- Ability
to organize and prioritize assigned tasks; to manage multiple deadlines and perform assignments within a fixed
timetable.
- Typically, incumbents have held lower level
Budget Analyst positions.
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine
Primary department:
H0673 - Med Administrative Systems
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: $52,400
- Salary hire maximum: $62,877
Working conditions:
This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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