Part-Time Budget Analyst II — University Finance & Analytics

Cal Poly Humboldt; California; On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits package

PERS retirement

15 paid holidays per year

Education fee waiver

Job summary

Cal Poly Humboldt’s University Budget Office seeks a Budget Analyst II to support the CSU budgeting program. The role performs budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and consultative services for campus units on a 0.5 FTE, 12‑month pay plan.

Under supervision, the analyst will develop reports, maintain systems, train staff, and collaborate across departments to improve budgeting processes and outcomes, including data analysis and policy recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; advanced degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in using financial systems, MS Office, and SQL as needed.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and report on budget performance metrics and trends with benchmarks.
• Develop and maintain budgeting systems; track vacancies and fund positions; support dashboards.
• Lead cross‑functional projects to improve efficiency and customer service campus‑wide.
• Provide training and create resources for campus budget analysts and staff.
• Participate in budgeting system design, testing, and upgrades.
• Perform in‑depth data analysis and present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Develop financial forecasting models including revenue and spending projections.
• Research policy impacts and advise on process improvements from strategic and operational views.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budget analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle/PeopleSoft

CSU Common Management System

Job description

Cal Poly Humboldt’s University Budget Office seeks a Budget Analyst II to support the CSU budgeting program. The role performs budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and consultative services for campus units on a 0.5 FTE, 12‑month pay plan.

Under supervision, the analyst will develop reports, maintain systems, train staff, and collaborate across departments to improve budgeting processes and outcomes, including data analysis and policy recommendations.