Budget Analyst

Who We AreWith three campuses along Colorado's Front Range, Front Range Community College is the state's largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities. FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the "Top Online Colleges" in the country by Newsweek.One of FRCC's main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college's strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment-one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We're looking to hire people who share these values-along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence. Who You AreAs the Budget Analyst, you will work in a college-wide position that reports to and works with the Budget Director on college-wide budget activity supporting campus staff in monitoring and managing budgets and actuals for general and auxiliary funds. You will focus heavily on managing the college's personnel expenses in the staffing pattern database. This position has the opportunity for occasional remote work opportunities, and there will be a substantial on-campus presence needed for our Larimer, Boulder County and Westminster Campuses.Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. SALARY: $54,000 - $56,700 annually BENEFITS: Please click here to find more information about APT & Faculty Benefits SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the Budget Analyst.
Primary Duties
Budget Management and Coordination Leads the development and maintenance of the staffing pattern database.Assists fund managers in developing annual auxiliary fund budgets. Prepares Budget to Actual Reports (BTA) for General Fund monthly and Auxiliary Funds quarterly.Processes Budget Requests. Customer ServicePerforms as the back-up to the Budget Director in interfacing with divisional leadership teams and to provide a consistent level of strategic budget management support.Fulfills back-up role to the Budget Director in building strong relationships with each divisional leadership team by providing timely responses to inquiries and being willing to meet in person or via video conferencing as needed. Supports the Budget Director in efforts to provide budget related training, education and/or special analyses. Supports a positive department culture that embraces quality, process efficiency, innovation, trust, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Strategic Management Supports the Director of Budgets in development and implementation of strategic plans, objectives, priority initiatives for Budget Services .
Required Competencies
Organizational understanding: Ability to understand the organization's mission, the function of the specific work unit and how it interrelates with other work units to serve the customer/client.Problem solving: Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues.Analytical thinking: Ability to retrieve, organize and interpret data, assess situations, and provide recommendations.Quantitative Skills: Proficiency in using mathematical and statistical techniques for financial analysis. Ability to work with numbers and percentages accurately.Communication: Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.Proficient use of Spreadsheets: Use of advanced formulas, graphs, pivot tables, filters to ensure that financial reports and information are accessible to individuals with different abilities. Incorporating accessibility features in financial presentations and documents

Cultural Competence: Supports a positive department culture that embraces quality, process efficiency, innovation, trust, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Time Management: Efficient time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Prioritization of tasks to ensure effective and timely completion of financial processes.
Qualifications
Required Education/Training & Work Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field

One year of budget or other closely related experience

Advanced use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook ExpressExcellent written, oral and interpersonal skills

Demonstrable analytic and financial skills Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.

Benefit-Eligible EmployeesGroup Health BenefitsIf you are an APT, staff, or faculty and are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day you officially begin active employment. FRCC offers a variety of family-friendly benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial health, including:* Medical, dental and vision insurance* Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care* Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance* Paid Time Off* Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave* Leave of Absence Options* College Invest 529Additional information regarding benefits can be found at CCCS Employee Benefits.RetirementFRCC employees contribute to Colorado PERA, which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado.

PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States and is a substitute for Social Security; FRCC employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.FRCC and the State of Colorado also offer three tax-deferred supplemental investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.Tuition ReimbursementEducation and the success of you and your dependents is a priority at Front Range Community College.

We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our College. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the 13 system community colleges.Professional Development OpportunitiesFRCC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to create possibilities for your career and life. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities.Flexible Work ArrangementsFront Range offers a variety of flexible work arrangements based on departments and positions.

Please ask if this is an opportunity for this role.Employee Assistance ProgramOur employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). These confidential services offered to support the wellbeing of both you and your family members include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. For more information, please visit https://cseap.colorado.gov/ .BenefitHubAs a State of Colorado employee, you will have access to the BenefitHub website where you will find a variety of local and national discounts.