Budget Analyst
Budget Analyst
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$ 4520 - 8723
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Job Description
San Diego State University is seeking a skilled and dedicated Budget Analyst to join our Division Care Operations. Under the general supervision of the Lead Division Care Operations and the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Division Care (shared services) the Budget Analyst will play a crucial role in administering the BFA divisional and departmental operations budget and providing consultative budget services to the divisional leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Budget Analysis and Administration: Perform budget analysis work to administer the BFA divisional and departmental operations budget.
- Consultative Services: Assist in providing consultative budget services to the divisional leadership team.
- Professional Budgeting Work: Apply general knowledge and understanding of budget and financial accounting principles and practices to less complex work assignments expanding practical experience and developing professional judgment.
- Supervisory Duties: Provide work direction to other professional and/or technical staff as needed.
Specific Duties:
- Budget Surveys and Investigations: Survey and investigate budget matters collect information from national databases and other higher education institutions.
- Advisory Services: Consult with and advise responsible officials on fiscal organization procedures and related problems.
- Budget Request Analysis: Analyze budget requests including projection and revenue costs posting of budget data and continuous budgetary control of appropriations.
- Documentation: Draft text materials to summarize analyze and justify budget programs.
- Financial Studies: Gather data and conduct studies on financial administration issues.
- Support HigherLevel Budget Analysts: Assist with position control labor cost distribution and budgetary control functions.
- Training and Instructions: Provide information and instructions to management and employees regarding specific phases of budgets and financial procedures.
- Report Preparation: Prepare related reports and correspondence for higherlevel review.
- Business Process Documentation: Document and maintain business processes standards and procedures.
- Financial Systems Troubleshooting: Provide initial troubleshooting for financial systems issues and participate in system upgrades and testing.
- Data Management: Conduct extensive financial data compilation querying and analysis using integrated financial systems or other records management systems.
If youre passionate about budget analysis and financial administration we encourage you to apply and contribute to the success of our division at San Diego State University!
Position Information
- Fulltime 1.0 timebase) benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
- Designated nonexempt under FLSA and eligible for overtime compensation.
- Standard SDSU work hours: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (may vary based on operational needs).
- This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.
Department Summary
San Diego State University is a dynamic and exciting organization and is one of 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) System. The Division of Business and Financial Affairs (BFA) is at the heart of some of the larger projects on campus in recent years including the construction of Snapdragon Stadium as well as the implementation of my.SDSU. As part of BFA the Department of Financial Operations is responsible for the financial and budgetary controls and procedures of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. The Associate Vice President for Financial Operations has responsibility for Audit Budget and Finance Financial Operations ProcuretoPay Shared Services and the University Controllers Office which includes the University Bursars Office Tax Accounting Services Financial Reporting and Financial Systems Management and Analysis.
The Business & Financial Affairs Division Care (shared services) unit is responsible for providing the division with efficient effective and customerfriendly consultation and support by facilitating financial procuretopay position management and other related administrative transactions on behalf of BFA departments. BFA Division Care is comprised of a projectfocused team and an operationsfocused team; the project team provides financial and procuretopay support for facilities and construction projects; the operations team provides operational (nonproject) financial procuretopay position management and other related administrative transactional support to department and divisional management.
For more information regarding the Division of Business and Financial Affairs (BFA) department click here.
Education and Experience
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in analyzing data including one year involving duties such as preparation justification and analysis or the control and administration of a budget or budgetary process.
Education: Equivalent to a bachelors degree with a major in accounting business administration finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Key Qualifications
- Experience in using Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Oracle Financials and PeopleSoft Human Capital Management.
- Experience with query tools (e.g. Brio MS Excel SQL etc. to extract data for use in a wide variety of analytical tasks.
- Knowledge and understanding of the CSU Budget structure FIRMS budget structure and the University organizational structure is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4520 per month.
Salary placement is determined by the education experience and qualifications the candidate brings to the position internal equity and the hiring departments fiscal resources.
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits please clickhere.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $4520 $8723 per month.
SDSU Values
At SDSU our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.
At SDSU we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSUs Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal antidiscrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.
SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Apply by February 9 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an asneeded basis and the position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g. H1B visa).Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a persons identity and authorization to work in the United States which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SDSU is a smokefree campus. For more information please click here.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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