Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst
(Administrative Analyst/Specialist I Exempt)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $3,897 to $5,500 per month

Full classification Salary Range: $3,897 to $7,051 per month

• This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 14 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Job Summary

The incumbent will serve as the Senior Budget Analyst in ARO to support the mission of the unit and the University assuring that all office clerical and administrative responsibilities are executed and completed in a timely manner and assists school/college budget managers, administrators, and department administrative assistants in resolving issues related to their accounts. The incumbent will coordinate Phase I and Phase II budgets by working closely with schools, colleges, and the Vice Provost. The incumbent will develop accounting/tracking systems to monitor expenditures, obligations, and available funding; reconciling stateside and non-state accounts; the preparation of reports, and the processing of budget related paperwork e.g. requisitions, direct pay/hospitality forms, Adjusting Budget Journals (ABJs), Transfer of Payroll Expenditures (TOPs), Transfer of Operating Revenues or Expenses (TOEs), and Foundation payment authorizations and journal entries.

Key Qualifications

• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the university infrastructure, policies, and procedures
• Thorough mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Fully functional knowledge of and skilled in all technical aspects of work assignments and standard office procedures and practices.
• Expertise in using office software packages, technology, and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, data bases, social media, email, calendar, etc.)
• Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and/or equivalent training and work experience involving budget and financial transaction management and analysis
• Two years of professional experience in analyzing, monitoring or preparing budgets or similar relevant experience

Department Summary

The Academic Resources Office provides policies, procedures, and assistance regarding budgetary matters. This includes, but is not limited to, Academic Affairs Level B Budget, Faculty Recruitment and Moving Expenses, Instructionally Related Activities (IRA), and Provost's Funding Commitments.



Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by March 20, 2022 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.



Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Vaccination Interim Policy

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu .

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

Advertised: 04 Mar 2022 Pacific Standard Time
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