Budget Analyst

Position Overview

Supports the Budget Director in the preparation of the annual budget. Assists in the development of training for budget managers. Monitors budgets with regards to sufficient funds. Oversees all student and club budgets, aiding and training as needed. Assists the Budget Director with maintaining the institution's budget in Workday system. Oversees adjunct budgets and contracts, and coordinates summer adjunct contract preparation.

Prepares various required reports.

• Assist with the development of the annual budget.
• Complete the Budget Data Book and distribute to required entities.
• Prepare Annual CHHE Tuition and Fee Survey, Administrative Salary Survey, and other State Reports as needed.
• Compile, review, and report Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Financial Survey.
• Maintain the budget request submission process, formatting and disbursing to E-Team.

• Monitor all insufficient fund notifications and follow up with appropriate department.
• Oversee all club and trust and agency accounts, and assist them with monitoring their budgets.
• Responsible for various expense tracking and allocation such as adjunct tracking, summer instruction, and others as needed.
• Approve part-time/temporary staffing as part of budget management.
• Input budget transfers.

• Primary contact for budget office, assisting departments with guidance as to their budgets, Workday, and related issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.

• Analyze all software system upgrades and test accordingly.
• Review payroll transactions and reports, ensuring proper payment and accounting of salary and benefits.
• Maintain Budget Office website.
• Other duties as assigned to support the needs of the department.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 4 years of demonstrated experience in budgeting and forecasting, preferably within higher education.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires it.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Adams State University is unable to provide sponsorship, transfer, or support for employment visas (such as H‑1B, TN, etc.) for this specific opening.

On‑site in Alamosa, CO

The salary range for this position is $57,400-$68,900. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.