Budget Manager

Illinois State University; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Illinois is seeking a Budget Manager to support statewide grant projects. The role involves ensuring effective budget execution and compliance, with responsibilities in financial reporting and managing multi-stakeholder initiatives. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years in fiscal administration or budgeting. This position offers a salary range of $3,575 - $4,000 per month and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fiscal administration, budgeting, or grant financial management.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools required.
• Ability to interpret financial policies and track multiple accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal and administrative support for statewide grant projects.
• Ensure budget execution, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Manage multiple fiscal processes for complex initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Banner

TouchNet

Job description

Overview

Job no: 520869
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Budget Manager
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Special Education
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The Budget Manager provides essential fiscal and administrative support to the Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports and the Center for Intensive Behavioral Supports projects, statewide grant projects offered through the Department of Special Education at Illinois State University. This position ensures effective budget execution, financial reporting, and compliance with grant and institutional policies. The role utilizes strong attention to detail, technical accuracy, and an ability to manage multiple fiscal processes for a complex, multi-stakeholder initiative funded through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal and administrative support for statewide grant projects in the Department of Special Education at Illinois State University.
• Ensure budget execution, financial reporting, and compliance with grant and institutional policies.
• Manage multiple fiscal processes for a complex, multi-stakeholder initiative funded through ISBE.

Salary Information

$3,575 - $4,000 per month

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in fiscal administration, budgeting, or grant financial management
3. Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, Banner, TouchNet, or other accounting software)
4. Skills/Abilities:
   • Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
   • Ability to interpret financial policies, track multiple accounts, and meet deadlines
   • Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience managing budgets and reporting for state or federally funded education projects or grants
2. Knowledge of IDEA and familiarity with professional learning initiatives in education
3. Understanding of institutional processes within public universities or similar settings
4. Demonstrated ability to create clear financial reports and summaries for non-fiscal audiences

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Position occasionally requires work beyond regular office hours both on and off campus.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Remain at a workstation for extended periods
• Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

October 2025

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume/C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Reference List (Please provide at least three references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Nikki Michalak, [e-mail], 309-438-7471

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone] . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone] .

Application Opened: 10/07/2025 06:00 AM CST
Application Closes: Open Until Filled

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