Budget Analyst

Are you looking for a career with opportunities to grow, great benefits and paid time off? Come work for SDSU! Finance and Budget is currently seeking a self-motivated, dependable individual with a readiness to learn to join our team as a Budget Analyst.

Job Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting campus needs in the areas of finance, budget and decision-making support. This position will utilize fundamental skills in budget creation, analysis, forecasting and report development and serve all units of the campus. The budget analyst will handle complex data analysis and situations where guidelines may be broadly defined or technical, requiring careful analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and university rules, regulations and policies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of: 

·        Spreadsheet applications and formulas

·        Data management

Skill & Ability to:   

·        Research, compile and analyze data, providing high level of accuracy with attention to detail

·        Understand and develop budgets, expenditures, and financial forecasts

·        Prioritize, organize and execute a variety of tasks simultaneously and effectively

·        Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner with faculty, staff, and outside agencies

·        Communicate information clearly, concisely and accurately to others, exercising tact, patience, discretion, and professional demeanor to provide outstanding customer service

·        Use a computer and applicable software such as Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Outlook

·        Provide training development and deployment

Comments: South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the university to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to the university’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Posting #:

Benefits: South Dakota State University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.                                                                                                                                                       

Application Procedures: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu.  [SE5890 - 10214]                                                                                                                                                                                                               

South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women, minorities, veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by calling 605-688-4128 or sending an e-mail to HR@sdstate.edu. SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Michelle Johnson, Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance & Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-4128.