Financial Analyst - Academic Affairs
Position Summary
The Business Office at St. Catherine University invites applications for a Financial Analyst supporting our Academic Affairs leaders.
The Financial Analyst is a key member of the Business Office and Academic Affairs teams, working closely with Deans, Program Directors and internal partners to meet strategic goals and develop effective budget processes and solutions. In addition, the Financial Analyst collaborates with team members to manage workflow and work capacity, helping to organize, track, and communicate the progress of projects that impact departments across the University.
Responsibilities:
● Manage the Academic Affairs division annual budget process and act as an advisory resource to the Provost in the financial implications of ongoing strategic planning.
● Collaborate with department partners and human resources to build the new fiscal year expense & revenue budgets for the academic division.
● Monitor human capital budgets for contract salary changes in coordination with the Faculty Contracts Office.
● Facilitate the analysis of budgets with department chairs and program directors; identifying variances for all Academic Affairs organizations.
● Model Return on Investment evaluations to analyze program viability and progress.
● Develop reports using the report writing tool Argos and MS Access.
● Assist with data collection for various external surveys related to budget and faculty compensation.
● Collaborate with the Director of SPREE and the Grant accountant in the Business Office to identify budget implications of grants and gifts each fiscal year.
● Provide a resource for academic committees in new program budget development and projections.
● Coordinate the approval process with Deans' Council for Capital and Non-Capital funding in the academic division.
● Access all academic budgets and salary data including monthly division and organization reports.
In a letter of interest please comment on your experience or exposure to the following:
● Responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, in a manner that affirms the worth and preserves the dignity of individuals, families, and communities.
● Experience interacting with both non-management and executive level colleagues
● Identifying opportunities for improved efficiencies and creating solutions
● Implementing new technologies
● Goal achievement through both independent and collaborative group efforts.
● Experience keeping sensitive information confidential
St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty and staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply. Consistent with the University's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their work and service.
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
● Three years of experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis and report writing or business intelligence.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
● Experience working in a higher education environment
● Experience with higher education software like Banner
● Experience with Alight financial software and Argos or other report writing software
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.
Application deadline is February 24, 2020.
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