Assistant Director of Budget and Planning

Utah Tech University; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Undergraduate tuition waivers for you/

Paid holidays and leave accruals

Job summary

Utah Tech University is seeking a Budget/Planning Analyst to support complex budget projects. You’ll review budgets, input transactions, and guide campus staff on procedures. The role advances institutional budgeting and requires collaboration with HR and Business Services.

The position offers a $90,000+ annual salary, comprehensive benefits, and a January/February 2027 start date. Located in Utah, this permanent, full-time role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required; a Master’s is preferred.
• At least four years of budget/financial experience; higher education budget experience preferred.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills; Banner Finance experience is a plus.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present financial data accurately and timely.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; maintain confidentiality in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor departmental and institutional budgets.
• Review and input budget transactions.
• Provide training and guidance to campus personnel about the budget process and procedures.
• Assist in preparing and submitting state and institutional budget reports.
• Prepare analyses and ad-hoc studies to support budget processes and transparency.
• Coordinate budget procedures with HR and Business Services (Payroll, Purchasing, Accounting).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Banner Finance

Job description

Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Planning, this position provides analytical support for complex budget projects. Assists with preparation and monitoring of departmental and institutional budgets. Recommends changes to systems and procedures to ensure conformance with budgetary requirements. Represents Budget Office on behalf of the Assistant Vice President when necessary. Additional information about the department can be found online at https://employees.utahtech.edu/business-services/institutional-planning-budget/.

• Review and monitor departmental and institutional budgets.
• Review and input budget transactions.
• Provide training and guidance to campus administrative personnel about the University’s budget process, financial procedures, account review, etc. as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of Utah System of Higher Education and other state-level budget reports.
• Prepare account analyses and ad-hoc studies to support the budget process and campus-wide transparency.
• Work closely with Human Resources and Business Services (including Payroll, Purchasing, and Accounting) to coordinate budget procedures with administrative policies and operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely-related field required. Master’s degree in accounting or closely-related field preferred. A combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. One year of credit equals 2,080 hours of related work. Full-time work earns full credit, and part-time or partial-year work is credited in proportion to hours worked. No more than one year is credited for any 12-month period.
• At least four (4) years related financial or budgetary experience required; higher education budget experience preferred. The total qualifications required are based on a combination of education and work experience. Any experience used to meet the education requirement cannot also be used to meet the work experience requirement.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications, particularly spreadsheet software, required. Banner Finance experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present financial data in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial and related information orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a confidential office environment, while helping to maintain an atmosphere of professionalism, collaboration, cooperation, service, and teamwork.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $90,000+, depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of January/February 2027. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under \"Benefits Summary\" for more details.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of \"active learning. active life.\" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 435-652-7520.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.

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