Academic Budget Strategist

Youngstown State University; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

You would join Youngstown State University's Division of Academic Affairs as Budget Officer, reporting to the Provost. You will lead budget development, monitoring, and the alignment with strategic plans, and collaborate with deans and HR on staffing and workload in Banner.

The role emphasizes financial stability, fiscal health, and data-driven decision support, including pro forma analyses and policy development. A BA in accounting/finance plus 5+ years of budget experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• 5+ years of financial and/or budgetary experience in higher education or equivalent environment.
• Experience with financial software and spreadsheet applications; Banner knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement budgets for program, department, college, and division.
• Lead annual budget preparation and analyze unit spending plans.
• Monitor budget to support financial stability and strategic goals.
• Input, track, and report budget data in Banner; ensure accuracy and timely updates.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Excel

Banner knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Banner (Ellucian)

Job description

You would join Youngstown State University's Division of Academic Affairs as Budget Officer, reporting to the Provost. You will lead budget development, monitoring, and the alignment with strategic plans, and collaborate with deans and HR on staffing and workload in Banner.

The role emphasizes financial stability, fiscal health, and data-driven decision support, including pro forma analyses and policy development. A BA in accounting/finance plus 5+ years of budget experience are expected.