Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

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Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Budget Analyst Posting Number CSA01968P Department SDSU-Agricultural Shared Service Center Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text

Are you seeking a rewarding career that offers opportunities for learning and growth? The Agricultural Shared Service Center, a department of the Division of Finance and Budget, is growing and actively recruiting a motivated, people-centered individual to join our team as a Budget Analyst. Work directly with the Dean, Directors, and Department Heads, to perform fiscal analysis, accounting, and budgeting of business activities for assigned units with an emphasis on excellent customer service.

Job Responsibilities: The budget analyst will provide timely and professional services that support or enhance the instructional, research, and service goals of the units served. This position will report to the Agriculture Shared Service Center Director and will also have direct oversight in regard to the budgeting/reporting needs of the unit as needed. This individual will be expected to maintain successful relationships and frequent communication with Department Heads and Directors from units who receive service. In addition, the Budget Analyst will handle complex financial data analysis and situations where guidelines may be broadly defined or technical, requiring careful analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and university rules, regulations, and policies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Accounting, Budgeting, and/or Finance

• Knowledge of Excel and/or database functions;

Skill & Ability to:

• Interpret, comprehend, and apply laws, rules, and regulations for institution, state, federal, and a variety of other funding agencies;

• Research, compile, and analyze data, providing a high level of accuracy with attention to detail;

• Prioritize, organize, and execute a variety of tasks simultaneously and effectively;

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner with faculty, staff, and outside agencies;

• Communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately to others in person, via video conference, and/or on the telephone exercising tact, patience, discretion, and professional demeanor;

• Use a computer and applicable accounting software; and

• Provide outstanding customer service.

Comments: South Dakota State University 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 the university's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Benefits: South Dakota State University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.

Application Procedures: South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site; to apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. [SE5579 - 10214]

Posting Date 03/01/2024 Closing Date 03/18/2024 Open Until Filled No First Consideration Date Advertised Salary $22.06/hour - $24.80/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

8 AM-5 PM, M-F

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university's core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state's 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2014. The university's total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state's first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as a NCAA Division I member, with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state's highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children's Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Contact Information

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

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Other If other protection is used please identify

Protective clothing/equipment is not normally required for this position. Occasionally, employee may elect to visit a site with requirements in place in order to better understand a department/unit they are serving.

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected

This is primarily an office based position, with many hours worked at a desk with computer.

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Exposures of the natures listed would be extremely rare or nonexistent. Employee may elect to visit a site with these conditions to better understand a department/unit they are serving. Types of sites include labs, indoor and outdoor animal facilities, and indoor and outdoor plant/crop facilities.

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

This is primarily an office based position, with many hours worked at a desk with computer.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Reference List