Budget Analyst - Fiscal Stewardship & Strategic Planning

University of South Carolina; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a Budget Analyst to support fiscal operations within the Division of Development. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical abilities.

The position is based at the Columbia campus, with a standard 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, and potential for flexible scheduling to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2+ years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Must have above average skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and be familiar with USC policies and systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Actively provide financial and administrative support to ensure effective fiscal operations.
• Process invoices, payments, purchase requisitions, payment requests, and sole-source procurements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor financial reports, account activity, and expenditures to verify proper coding and budget compliance.
• Assist with contract administration and coordination with legal offices as needed.
• Collaborate with managers to support budget allocations and financial forecasting.
• Provide onboarding support and training to new development staff as needed.
• Support travel and reimbursement processes and maintain related documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

University of South Carolina is seeking a Budget Analyst to support fiscal operations within the Division of Development. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical abilities.

The position is based at the Columbia campus, with a standard 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, and potential for flexible scheduling to meet department needs.