| Job Summary: | Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences {SL/SAAS)
TITLE: Budget Analyst (Land-Grant Programs)
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
QUALIFICATION: BS (accounting, finance, business, economics, agricultural economics, or related areas).
SCHOOL: Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
SALARY RANGE: Competitive
Justification of Position: This position is critical to the Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (SL/SAAS) and will closely associate with the Langston University Fiscal Office and LU/OSU Shared Services Grants and Contracts Office. He/she will work with the SL/SAAS Dean to support various aspects of budgeting financial activities in LU Land-Grant programs and ensure compliance with federal/state policies, procedures, regulations, and statutes.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Assist the SL/SAAS Dean in coordinating, monitoring, and supervising SL/SAAS budgets, financial responsibilities, and applicable programs/activities within the SL/SAAS. Support, manage, and advise the development of strategic financial plans for efficient and effective allocation of funds and resources. Assist with inventory of all capital equipment and other purchased items in SL/SAAS. Provide regular updates of financial activities in specific program budgets. Work closely with the LU fiscal office to undertake budget monitoring activities and ensure accurate accountability for annual and sporadic financial reviews.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Assist with and oversee internal SL/SAAS budgets pertaining to the USDA 1890 capacity formula grants, competitive awards, facilities grant program and other budgets to meet operational and reporting deadlines.
Support LU reporting of capacity projects through NRS and REEport (i.e., USDA National Reporting System).
Support SL/SAAS purchase requisition process, invoice processing, and ensure reconciliation of encumbered project expenditures.
Work in coordination with the OSU Grants office to support Time and Effort (T&E)
reporting by all staff and faculty in SL/SAAS and Monthly Plan of Work.
Assist the Dean in developing and monitoring annual SL/SAAS budgets and sub-budgets.
Serve as the SL/SAAS liaison to the University Capital Planning and external contractors on 1890 USDA Facilities Grant projects.
Support database of and track all items purchased by SL/SAAS, USDA, and other funds.
Assist with SL/SAAS Purchase Requisition processes.
Ensure integrity of budgetary information systems, internal controls, and data, including recommending modifications as required.
Serve as the point of contact for Project Directors regarding their budgets and expenditures.
Ensure that fiscal rules and regulations are interpreted correctly.
Attend periodic training conferences and seminar to enhance skills and to keep abreast with policy changes, e.g. (NERAOC).
Facilitates the enhancement of employee competencies as appropriate with respect to the budgeting process and fiscal accountability.
Other arbitrary matters pertaining to budgets, equipment, or general fiscal issues.
Advise and assist project directors to ensure compliance with policies set forth by the University and external agencies to include responding to questions from principal investigators and funding agencies related to details of proposals such as fringe benefit rates, verification of salaries and indirect costs, and assisting principal investigators with fiscal services such as budget preparation and interpretation of expenditure policies of the University and the funding agency.
Perform other related duties related to the work described herein.
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| Position Qualifications: | QUALIFICATIONS: Licensing and Certifications
A four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, a degree in a closely area of assignment, with 12 hours of accounting and three years of professional accounting/financial experience of which at least one is supervisory; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and statutes governing the area of work. Work independently with applicable information technology to perform financial task(s).
Some working knowledge of Federal, State and University policies and procedures.
Beyond all qualifications, candidate must have a history of integrity, excellent work ethic, resourcefulness, must demonstrate excellent customer service, believe in the team concept and be able to work as r a valued team member.
Interested candidates should submit the following documents.
Cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications as they related to this position.
Comprehensive resume
Copy of official college transcript/s (certified original transcripts required at the time of hire)
Names and addresses of three references, as well as three current letters of recommendation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods
Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 25 pounds
Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance and speed into account
Normal physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place
Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools
Normal dexterity of hands and fingers
Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot
Normal endurance |
| Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |