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Staff Associate, Budget Analyst

Employer
Worcester State University
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 17, 2025
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About Worcester State University:

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .


Job Description:

OFFICIAL TITLE: Staff Associate, Budget Analyst
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Budget, Planning and Policy Development
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Day to day supervision of occasional temporary or student support personnel

General Statement of Duties: Assists in the development of budget frameworks to enhance information flow and strengthen internal controls. Assist departments in developing and implementing policy and procedures to ensure program activity is appropriately reported in the University financial systems.

Responsibilities

(E = "Essential Functions")

  1. (E) Assists in the development and revision of policies and procedures for the University
  2. (E) Responds to questions and special requests for financial data and analysis, and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution
  3. (E) Provides the necessary support and assistance to the Director of Budget, Planning and Policy
  4. (E) Development in the development, presentation and monitoring of the University's operating budget.
  5. (E) Works collaboratively with administration and staff in all divisions of the University and coordinates and promotes a strong service orientation across the division.
  6. Prepare complex reports including data retrieval via queries and reports as well as interpretation of data to forecast and verify results as well as answer department and senior management questions.
  7. Review and analyze budget to actual reports on a quarterly basis
  8. Review, approve all part time employee positions for the university.
  9. Approve and enter subsequent budget transfers in accordance with established guidelines
  10. Create requisitions, approve invoices for university memberships
  11. (E) Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan.
  12. (E) Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives.
  13. Performs other duties as assigned.



Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  1. Minimum 5 years' experience in budget or financial analysis
  2. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel
  3. Strong analytical skills and financial aptitude
  4. Advanced spreadsheet skills
  5. Must be highly self-motivated and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  6. Able to handle confidential material and sensitive information discreetly
  7. Must be able to work across functions and departments in developing information and solutions with all levels of staff
  8. Communicate effectively, both written and verbal
  9. A commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in education and employment is required.


Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related area required



Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. The firm annual salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
  • a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options
  • life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
  • long-term disability coverage
  • dental insurance
  • 20 vacation days accrued per year
  • 15 sick days accrued per year
  • 5 personal days per year
  • paid holidays
  • tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
  • and more...
We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.


Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers, and submitting a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references.

For assistance with uploading materials, log a ticket via the HelpDesk link, or contact us directly at 508-929-8053.

URL: www.worcester.edu

Company

 Worcester State University

Founded in 1874, Worcester State University is a nationally-ranked liberal arts and sciences university, committed to providing outstanding, affordable public education in a diverse, student-centered environment. Worcester State offers more than 90 undergraduate degree programs, 30 graduate degrees, and a wide range of continuing education degrees and certificates. With its signature MajorPlus framework, Worcester State makes it possible for students to complete two majors in just four years. The 58-acre campus features residence halls for 1,600 full-time students,  state-of-the-art scientific laboratories, a theater and art gallery, and the 101,000-square foot DeFeudisWellness Center.  As the only public university in the historic and diverse city of Worcester, Mass. – the second largest city in New England – Worcester State University provides students unique opportunities for community engagement, internships, and practicums in a wide range of high-demand fields to ensure they are career ready when they graduate.

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