Budget Associate

Michigan Technological University; Houghton (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI, invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Budget Associate to support the Associate Vice President for Finance in financial analysis of university operations and projects.

You will perform budget projections, cost analyses, and reporting using ERP and other tools, collaborate across campus, and help establish fiscal controls and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced software competency including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in financial management, accounting, and budgeting.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel AVP for Finance on budget and cost information.
• Perform budget projections and cost feasibility studies.
• Review cost-effective purchasing and capital expenditures.
• Plan short-range financial goals for departments.
• Use ERP and reporting tools to access finance data.
• Coordinate with staff on day-to-day and month-end operations.
• Prepare budget reports and spreadsheets for internal/external use.
• Assist in budget forecasting and fiscal controls.
• Build relationships across campus.
• Participate in university committees as appropriate.
• Supervise clerical staff, grads, and student assistants.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply safety knowledge in everyday work.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Word processing

Education

Higher education degree in finance/accounting/economics/business

Tools

ERP system

Reporting software

Budgeting tools

Job description

Ensured Consideration Date: 09 Nov 2026

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan's flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.

The area's waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.

Summary

The Budget and Planning office at Michigan Technological University is looking for a 12-month, full-time Budget Associate. The position would be responsible for assisting the Associate Vice President for Finance in financial analysis of university operations and assigned projects.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• 1. Provide counsel to the Associate Vice President for Finance on budget and cost information to inform effective decision-making and to allow regular reporting to leadership.
• 2. Perform budget projections, analysis of actual activity, and cost feasibility studies to facilitate decision making and planning as needed.
• 3. Conduct periodic reviews of cost-effective purchasing and capital expenditures.
• 4. Identify and plan short-range financial goals for various departments and other University operations.
• 5. Utilize University enterprise resource planning system and reporting software to access information regarding student, finance, and human resources information.
• 6. Monitor and collaborate with varying levels of university staff on topics involving day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations.
• 7. Analyze and prepare budget reports, statements, and spreadsheets for internal and external use.
• 8. Work with the Associate Vice President for Finance on budget forecasting and the creation of fiscal controls and records.
• 9. Build and foster successful working relationships with areas across campus.
• 10. Participate in University committees, as appropriate.
• 11. Supervisory Responsibilities: Functional supervision may be exercised over clerical support staff, graduate students, and student assistants.
• 12. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in university continuous improvement initiatives.
• 13. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Higher Education degree in a discipline related to finance, accounting, economics, or business.

Required Experience

• Advanced software competency including word spreadsheets, presentation applications, and word processing.
• Experience working in the areas of financial management, accounting, and/or budgeting.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• 2+ years of working experience in financial management, accounting, and/or budgeting.
• Master's degree in a discipline related to finance, accounting, economics, or business.
• Experience working in a collegiate setting.
• Working knowledge of organizational business systems.
• Experience working with detailed, day-to-day operational short and long-term planning

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Strong written and interpersonal/oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities as well as communicating status and potential issues to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and exhibit good judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to exemplify appropriate customer service in working with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons with a wide variety of backgrounds and viewpoints.

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

• Strong numerical reasoning skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following training courses:

• Employee Safety Overview
• Annual Data Security Training
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Title IX Training

Additional training will be required by the department on a periodic basis.

Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1.0

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Pay Rate/Salary

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $63,000. However, the final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Associate Vice President for Finance

Posting Type

Internal & External

Dependent on Funding

No

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or [e-mail].

Other Conditions of Employment

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Equal Opportunity

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Security and Fire Safety

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. Michigan Tech will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the Michigan Tech Public Safety.

Drug-Free Campus

In compliance with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) and its implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 86), Michigan Tech is committed to maintaining a drugfree campus environment and actively promoting the health and safety of its community. Find our notice that outlines the University's policies, legal sanctions, health risks, and available support resources related to the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.