Budget Strategy Lead — Library & Press

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA seeks a Senior Budget Administrator in Library Services to lead budget strategy for the unit and university press, overseeing operating and capital budgets.

This one-year role focuses on expense monitoring, projections, payroll auditing, and liaison with Budget Office and Controller’s Office. Qualifications include an MA/MS with 3–5 years (or BA/BS with 5–8 years) and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. degree required with 3-5 years or B.A./B.S. with 5-8 years.
• Experience administering unit budgets and coordinating with leadership is preferred.
• Forecasting budgets and classifying purchases should be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and strategy of operating and capital budgets and projections.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and share with department managers.
• Manage invoices, approvals, royalties, and reconciliations for the unit budgets.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Payroll auditing

Data reporting

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA seeks a Senior Budget Administrator in Library Services to lead budget strategy for the unit and university press, overseeing operating and capital budgets.

This one-year role focuses on expense monitoring, projections, payroll auditing, and liaison with Budget Office and Controller’s Office. Qualifications include an MA/MS with 3–5 years (or BA/BS with 5–8 years) and strong leadership.