Budget Analyst for DRAC Programs (Part-Time, 9-Month)

WWU College of Business & Economics; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Washington University seeks a part-time Fiscal Specialist 2 to provide core fiscal support to DRAC and seven programs, managing about $3.7 million in funding. The role coordinates budget development, monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting, applying S&A Fee and university requirements.

It is a 50% position, 9 months, in-person at WWU in Bellingham. The ideal candidate will have two years of budget experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial

Qualifications

• Two years of professional fiscal experience creating and reconciling budgets.
• High school diploma or GED; college credits in business accounting may substitute.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite with intermediate Word, Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Experience providing training on fiscal topics.
• Customer service focus with problem solving and communication.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to interpret complex university fiscal policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate DRAC budget development across seven programs and monitor submissions.
• Develop, maintain, and audit detailed budget spreadsheets and models.
• Review proposals for accuracy, codes, and compliance with S&A and university rules.
• Prepare summaries, projections, and expenditure reports for committee review.
• Monitor budgets and communicate variances and corrective actions.
• Provide fiscal guidance to program staff on expenditures and reporting.
• Maintain organized records supporting budget requests and allocations.
• Support DRAC Advisor with financial management and inquiries.

Skills

MS Office

Training

Customer service

Budget analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Western Washington University seeks a part-time Fiscal Specialist 2 to provide core fiscal support to DRAC and seven programs, managing about $3.7 million in funding. The role coordinates budget development, monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting, applying S&A Fee and university requirements.

It is a 50% position, 9 months, in-person at WWU in Bellingham. The ideal candidate will have two years of budget experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial