Libraries Fiscal & Assessment Analyst
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
35% Financial Monitoring and Reconciliation
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
Tonia Morgan
Position Overview
This position supports the Executive Director of Fiscal Services by integrating financial analysis and library assessment functions. The role monitors and reconciles budgets extracts and analyzes data from university systems and develops assessment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of library services. The position also works closely with the Advisor for Strategic Initiatives & Organizational Engagement and other colleagues to lead the design and execution of assessment activities enabling informed decision-making across KU Libraries.
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Due to complex state employment laws the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California Delaware Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
UPDATE as of 11/5/2025 This position will be a hybrid position requiring work on the Lawrence Campus. This position is not fully remote.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
- Monitor Libraries financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
- Reconcile accounts across university financial systems and internal tracking tools.
- Investigate discrepancies initiate corrections and maintain documentation.
- Act as primary point of contact for Libraries faculty and staff questions on financial and travel matters.
- Initiate and monitor workflows for invoice payment university and endowment reimbursements travel requests internal billings and other items as needed.
- Seek out additional resources and guidance in resolving complex inquiries and payment issues.
- Provide and maintain reports and dashboards using the Oracle-based business intelligence system used by KU (OAC/FITC).
- Assist the Fiscal Services team with collaborative projects and new initiatives
- Collect clean and analyze data from financial HR and library systems (e.g. FSKU OAC HR/Pay Folio LibInsight etc).
- Create and/or maintain dashboards and reports to support internal and external reporting needs (including to federal agencies and national library associations).
- Develop and apply assessment metrics aligned with library goals and strategic visioning.
- Interpret data trends to inform operational improvements strategic planning and decision-making.
- Create reports and visualizations to communicate trends and results that illustrate the libraries impact effectiveness and value.
- Design and conduct assessments including surveys focus groups usability testing and web analytics.
- Coordinate development of systems for assessment data collection and reporting.
- Correspond with vendors and project support teams.
- Consult with and train library faculty/staff on data collection and analysis methods.
- Organize peer learning and development opportunities.
- Promote data transparency and communicate insights about current trends in library assessment to empower colleagues.
- Participate in Libraries and University committees task forces and working groups.
- Support Digital Initiatives and other cross-unit collaborations as needed.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
Tonia Morgan
- Bachelors Degree orHigh School Diploma and4 years ofrelatedexperience
- Experience developing surveys and/or other assessment tools.
- Demonstrated experience in Accounting and Finance areas.
- Experience working in an academic library.
- Experience coding and analyzing qualitative quantitative or textual data.
- Experience with Oracle-based systems.
- Experience supporting users of data analytics software.
- Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
Position Overview
This position supports the Executive Director of Fiscal Services by integrating financial analysis and library assessment functions. The role monitors and reconciles budgets extracts and analyzes data from university systems and develops assessment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of library services. The position also works closely with the Advisor for Strategic Initiatives & Organizational Engagement and other colleagues to lead the design and execution of assessment activities enabling informed decision-making across KU Libraries.
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Due to complex state employment laws the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California Delaware Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
UPDATE as of 11/5/2025 This position will be a hybrid position requiring work on the Lawrence Campus. This position is not fully remote.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:
- online application
- cover letter explaining how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
- resume
- list of three professional references
- Due to complex state employment laws the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California Delaware Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
- UPDATE as of 11/5/2025 This position will be a hybrid position requiring work on the Lawrence Campus. This position is not fully remote.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Mac Os
- Accomodation
- LTE
- E Learning
- ITIL
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
