Budget Analyst

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships for dependents

Annual leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks a Budget Analyst to support fiscal operations, monitor budgets and expenditures, and contribute to financial planning.

Under limited supervision, you will reconcile reports, process reimbursements, and assist with purchasing, procurement card management, and contract administration while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to present information clearly verbally and in writing.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support fiscal operations and budget monitoring.
• Reconcile financial reports and account activity.
• Process employee reimbursements and invoice payments.
• Track fiscal activity in university systems and assist purchasing/procurement.
• Support contract administration and onboarding within the division.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Budget Analyst Department: DEV Development Office Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in‑person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary Under limited supervision and reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources and Finance in Talent and Administrative Services (TAS), the Budget Analyst supports the Division's fiscal operations by ensuring accurate financial transaction processing, monitoring budgets and expenditures, and contributing to strategic financial planning. The position assists in the responsibility of reconciling financial reports and account activity, processing employee reimbursements and invoice payments, tracking fiscal activity through university and Foundation financial systems, and supporting purchasing, receiving, procurement card management, and contract administration. Working collaboratively across the Division, the Budget Analyst assists with onboarding and departmental initiatives while ensuring fiscal accountability, compliance with university policies and procedures, and the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must have experience in working with diverse situations and people.
• Exercise discretion in interpreting and applying office policies and procedures. Must be able to work with some autonomy. Exercise administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions and results. Ability to lead others and work within a team setting. Must have or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of the University's system structure, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with university partners/offices, vendors to include faculty, staff, students, retirees, volunteers and alumni to complete communication projects. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Provides a high level of customer service and comfortably interacts with internal and external constituencies. Must be flexible within work responsibilities and work irregular hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have above average skills with Microsoft Professional Package, (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Also, familiarity with USC policies, procedures and systems would be beneficial.
• Must be flexible within work responsibilities and work irregular hours to meet the needs of the department.

Job Close Date

10/19/2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.