Budget Analyst; Staff Associate), Fiscal Affairs Office

Budget Analyst (Staff Associate), Fiscal Affairs Office

North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston.

Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Budget Analyst (Staff Associate), Fiscal Affairs Office

Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week

Work Schedule:
Flexible within 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

SALARY: Salary range $73,500.00 - $83,500.00. The offered salary will be commensurate with experience and education but will not exceed the stated range. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Highlight of these benefits available online.

At this time, the College is not providing sponsor ships for Visas.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Budget Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial planning, budgeting, expense monitoring, and forecasting processes at North Shore Community College. This position will work closely with various departments, faculty, and staff to ensure efficient and effective budget management. The Budget Analyst will provide critical financial insights, assist in preparing annual budgets, and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.

This role requires a high level of analytical skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of financial operations in higher education.

As a member of the Fiscal department, you will join a close-knit, supportive team that values innovation, professional development, and superior customer service. We are looking for an analytical professional who enjoys working in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Budget Development & Planning

• Collaborate with the AVP of Strategic Finance to coordinate the annual operating budget, including enrollment & Revenue projections, staffing plans, and strategic goals.
• Partner with academic and administrative units to develop unit-level budgets.
• Work with Human Resources to manage full-time and part-time position control tracking documents
• Work with departmental budget managers to create multi-year capital and refurbishment plans for academic programs and administrative resources

Budget Monitoring & Fiscal Control

• Monitor expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with approved budgets, funding restrictions, and state/federal/grant requirements.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities by reviewing and tracking multi‑year commitments and identifying duplicate or overlapping resources.
• Review, reconcile, and document budget variances while identifying financial risks or trends.
• Prepare and distribute reports for academic program reviews, senior leadership, governing boards, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity within the Banner system, including chart field setup, fund balance reviews, and timely fund close‑outs.
• Support restricted funds tracking and monitoring of large project revenues and expenses.

Reporting & Tracking

• Prepare and distribute actual‑to‑budget and other financial reports for senior leadership and the board of trustees, and other financial reports, such as for academic program reviews
• Enhance, produce, and distribute unit‑specific budget planning materials
• Work with fiscal staff and budget administrators to identify future purchases and update contract tracking documents.

Training & Other Duties

• Provide financial guidance and budget training to department managers, deans, and…