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Budget Analyst I
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Position Number: 5899327
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Budget Analyst I

Job ID: 12772
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

About the University of Texas at El Paso

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

About VP Business Affairs

The Division of Business Affairs oversees many elements of doing business at UTEP, including human resources, the budget office, and accounting and financial services. In addition, the VPBA Office manages business contracts and agreements, institutional memberships, the University's risk management/insurance program, and the open records process. Our goal is to support the University's teaching, research and public service mission by providing superior services to the campus community.

Budget Office

The Budget Office coordinates and prepares the annual operating budget for approval by the Board of Regents.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Budget Office

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required.

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible. Apply before 11/16/2024

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Summary: Under general supervision and with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs moderately complex budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves preparing, reviewing, and analyzing budgets and actual expenditures; and monitoring budgets and program performance. May train others.

Note: This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists department in resolving funding problems regarding funding sources, cost issues, budget categories, account balances/insufficient funds, etc.

Review and process documents for appropriate positon funding (i.e. positon front end documents) and related budget transactions; monitor transactions and transfer for appropriateness with established policies and procedures.

Conducts adhoc reporting and analysis requiring problem-solving ability in the course of budget and related operational processes as needed.

Provides assistance in the gathering, recording, and analysis of data to support the Legislative Appropriations Request and other legislative or administrative requests.

Determines proper handling of financial transactions; monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures.

Allocates expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, receivables, etc., based on reports and schedules.

Collects, analyzes, and reports data that supports alternative solutions to budget and management problems.

Examines operating budgets to determine whether funds have been appropriately allocated.

Maintains trend data and prepares graphs, reports, and forecasts.

Assists in the preparation of reports on performance measures.

Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budgets.

Assists in the preparation of reports to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.

Advises departments on areas in which action may be required to stay within budget.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education required: Bachelor's degree and in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution

Minimum Experience required: Three years related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of principles and theories of finance, accounting or related fields and discipline. Moderate level of competency with Microsoft spreadsheets, database retrieval and reports. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task in a team oriented environment and be a self-starter.

Additional Information

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12772&PostingSeq=1