Job Description

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Are you a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers and helping leaders make informed financial decisions? Join the Finance and Budget team as a Budget Analyst. In this role, you will partner with campus departments to support financial planning, resolve complex issues, and provide information that helps ensure effective budget management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analytical work, cross-campus collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on University operations.

The Budget Department provides university-wide budget planning, analysis, and financial support to promote informed decision-making and effective stewardship of university resources.

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities:
The Budget Analyst supports the management of the University operating budget through the analysis and administration of personnel actions, financial data, and budget activity. The position applies knowledge of Banner finance, human resources/payroll processes, fund accounting, and University processes to evaluate complex transactions, maintain accurate financial information, develop decision-support reporting, and assist campus departments. The work requires substantial analysis, independent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to identify and resolve financial and system-related issues.

Benefits:
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:
Budgeting, finance, accounting and/or business functions

Skill & Ability to:
Demonstrate advanced computer skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products or other related software
Strong analytical skills
Effective verbal and written communication and the ability to work with others
Deliver high-quality customer service while maintaining professionalism and responsiveness
Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and university practices to complex situations

Preferred Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics or related degree
Higher education experience

Application Procedures:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.