Budget Analyst: Higher Education Finance & Strategy

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a Budget Analyst to review and monitor the university budget, analyze trends, and provide guidance for improvements. The role supports campus constituents and ensures fiscal integrity across departments.

The position emphasizes budget analysis, risk identification, and coordination with the Office of State Budget Management, using Banner ERP and NCFS/IBIS data tools. FTE 1.0, 12-month term, permanent status for UNCW’s Budget Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or related discipline; or equivalent training/experience.
• 4 years of related experience or comparable work experience; at least 2 years of budget experience in higher education or governmental settings.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor the university budget for accuracy and trends; identify efficiencies and risks.
• Troubleshoot budget errors and provide recommendations to management for improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day budget processes and monthly close reconciliation; prepare monthly campus reports.

Skills

Budget management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or related discipline

Tools

Banner ERP

NCFS

IBIS

NC DataMart

Job description

University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a Budget Analyst to review and monitor the university budget, analyze trends, and provide guidance for improvements. The role supports campus constituents and ensures fiscal integrity across departments.

The position emphasizes budget analysis, risk identification, and coordination with the Office of State Budget Management, using Banner ERP and NCFS/IBIS data tools. FTE 1.0, 12-month term, permanent status for UNCW’s Budget Office.