Budget Support Associate

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $22.15 - $26.00 per hour

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

The Budget Support Associate for the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs is responsible for the Moynihan Institute’s financial administration. This position will be responsible for the efficient, precise and appropriate processing, documentation and organization of the financial transactions of the Moynihan Institute. They will be responsible for offering guidance and training to faculty, staff and students on SU financial policy and procedure, maintaining accurate records, and guiding the successful flow of department finances.

The Budget Support Associate will be a departmental resource for SU administrative policy and process in general and especially with regard to financials.

• BA in Business Administration, Accounting or 10 years’ experience in a related field.
• MS Excel proficiency, MS Access intermediate proficiency, 5 years’ experience at Syracuse University preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills, Excellent communication skills, Team player, Attention to detail. Able to take the lead when appropriate to the project.
• Experience with administration and financial processing at Syracuse University utilizing MySlice and Peoplesoft systems.

• Process financial transactions incoming from faculty, staff, students, and student organizations; prepare travel and expense reimbursements for faculty, staff, and graduate students; revenue and invoices from external entities; co-sponsor ships from collaborating departments with knowledge of restrictions on a range of grants and endowed accounts.
• Work with university departments and staff to ensure that financials are routed properly, fully documented and flowing expeditiously.
• Responsible for maintaining and further developing the efficient processing and meticulous preparation of the institute