Senior Budget & Financial Services Specialist

Senior Budget & Financial Services Specialist

This position serves as a key institutional resource, providing expert guidance across major budget development activities and supporting high‑level financial planning for the University.

• Partner closely with the Director of Budget on forecasting and reporting.
• Provide expertise in budget policy, financial analysis, and long‑range planning.
• Coordinate and deliver analytical support for governance and oversight committees (e.g., University Budget Committee).
• Lead modeling and distribution processes for tuition and fee revenue.
• Prepare and respond to ad hoc financial analyses and information requests.
• Ensure strong stewardship of overall budget authority and promote transparency, integrity, and continuity in financial planning.

• Occasional travel for training.

The Budget and Finance department is a part of Finance and Administration and reports to the Director of Budget. The department expects a commitment to excellence and to serve as a resource to the university community.

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The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non‑discrimination and affirmative action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office.

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South Dakota Board of Regents
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E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501