Posting Details
Posting Summary
| Position Number |
6086-0000-001-040 |
| Classification Title |
Budget Analyst I |
| Working Title |
Budget Analyst I |
| Division |
Business & Finance |
| Department/Unit |
Budget Office |
| Section |
Budget Office (section) |
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
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| Description of Work |
The Budget Analyst provides informational support to the Director of Budgets and Senior Budget Analyst to facilitate effective data driven decisions. The position provides comparative analysis of budget, position control, and financial data contained in the University's Banner System. This position will be responsible for all functions related to the position control processes for the University. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Senior Budget Analyst with preparing and presenting budgetary information and guidance to all departments and units. This position will proactively seek to determine the needs of the units it supports to provide effective and efficient customer service and provide recommendations on complex and unique financial issues based on projections for spending and the current/projected fiscal environment.
The position will perform budget variance analysis, prepare and input standard budget entries, and organizing and maintaining data and records in support of budget transactions. The Budget Analyst is expected to independently perform standard periodic budgetary processes and tasks and coordinate and communicate effectively with all university departments. |
| Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position |
Knowledge - Technical:
- Knowledge to perform a limited variety of recurring and related tasks/functions using steps/processes/applications that are readily understood.
- Ability to provide assistance to others by troubleshooting simple technical problems.
- Ability to take requests from others to solve problems of limited complexity.
- Ability to keep current with developments and trends in area(s) of expertise
Analytical Thinking:
- Ability to identify, understand and determine the significance of issues, causes, problems, and opportunities.
- Ability to utilize available resources to correctly determine the issues and problems.
- Ability to implement standard course(s) of action to resolve issues within established timeframes and administrative and technical requirements.
- Ability to involve supervisor as necessary when dealing with issues to determine the most appropriate course of action.
Communication:
- Ability to state information in a clear and concise manner, in both written and oral form.
- Ability to communicate information to the appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Ability to listen for content and understanding.
Client/Customer Service:
- Ability to identify both internal and external customers.
- Ability to respond to customer needs within established parameters.
- Ability to be accessible to the customer and to provide prompt, attentive service.
- Ability to listen carefully and check for understanding of customer needs.
- Ability to demonstrate courteous actions and follow the organization's established protocol for customer service.
Decision-Making:
- Ability to make determinations by following specific guidelines, standard operating procedures, laws, rules, and/or regulations.
- Ability to consult supervisor as necessary prior to making determinations or conclusions.
- Ability to commit to action and implement decisions within agreed/reasonable time.
Negotiation:
- Ability to clarify the current situation, share information openly, and identify issues and concerns of appropriate parties.
- Ability to identify points of agreement/ disagreement and consider the needs and viewpoints of appropriate parties.
Organizational Sensitivity:
- Basic knowledge of duties and purpose of own position.
- Ability to recognize how work units interrelate.
- Basic knowledge of how primary duties/purpose of the position contribute to
- accomplishing the goals of the work unit.
- Ability to recognize the customer and understand his/her role in meeting their needs.
Problem Solving:
- Ability to identify and acknowledge basic components of delivery systems.
- Ability to seek resolution to problems.
- Ability to implement standard course(s) of action to resolve a problem within established timeframes and administrative and technical requirements.
- Ability to involve supervisor as necessary when dealing with issues to determine most appropriate course of action.
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| Minimum Training and Experience |
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation |
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| Management Preferences |
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel. |
| Position Recruitment Range |
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| Position Category |
Staff |
| Position Status |
Permanent Full Time |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
EHRA00538P |
| Job Open Date |
04/24/2025 |
| Job Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by 05/23/25
* Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
* If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers. |
| EHRA OSHR Statement |
This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act. |
| AA/EEO Statement |
Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. |
| Background Check Statement |
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. |
| Eligibility for Employment |
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. |
| Quicklink for Posting |
https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/7178 |
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Elizabeth City State University
Apr 25, 2025