What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Associate, Budget Analyst - Worcester State University position at Worcester State University?
OFFICIAL TITLE: Staff Associate, Budget Analyst
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Budget, Planning and Policy Development
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Day to day supervision of occasional temporary or student support personnel
General Statement of Duties: Assists in the development of budget frameworks to enhance information flow and strengthen internal controls. Assist departments in developing and implementing policy and procedures to ensure program activity is appropriately reported in the University financial systems.
Responsibilities
(E = "Essential Functions")
- (E) Assists in the development and revision of policies and procedures for the University
- (E) Responds to questions and special requests for financial data and analysis, and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution
- (E) Provides the necessary support and assistance to the Director of Budget, Planning and Policy
- (E) Development in the development, presentation and monitoring of the University's operating budget.
- (E) Works collaboratively with administration and staff in all divisions of the University and coordinates and promotes a strong service orientation across the division.
- Prepare complex reports including data retrieval via queries and reports as well as interpretation of data to forecast and verify results as well as answer department and senior management questions.
- Review and analyze budget to actual reports on a quarterly basis
- Review, approve all part time employee positions for the university.
- Approve and enter subsequent budget transfers in accordance with established guidelines
- Create requisitions, approve invoices for university memberships
- (E) Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan.
- (E) Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in budget or financial analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel
- Strong analytical skills and financial aptitude
- Advanced spreadsheet skills
- Must be highly self-motivated and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to handle confidential material and sensitive information discreetly
- Must be able to work across functions and departments in developing information and solutions with all levels of staff
- Communicate effectively, both written and verbal
- A commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in education and employment is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related area required
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. The firm annual salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.
Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
- a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options
- life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
- long-term disability coverage
- dental insurance
- 20 vacation days accrued per year
- 15 sick days accrued per year
- 5 personal days per year
- paid holidays
- tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
- and more...
We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
