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Title: Analyst, Budget Academic Affairs

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G18

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Tom Otieno

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Academic Affairs Budget Analyst provides high-level budgetary, financial, and professional support to Academic Affairs units. This position serves as a key resource to program and departmental leadership, ensuring sound financial management, compliance with University guidelines, and alignment with institutional priorities. The incumbent is responsible for budget planning, forecasting, reporting, and oversight of financial operations, as well as providing guidance on fiscal policy and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: 2 years of budgeting experience required.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 45% - Budget Management Serves as the budget manager for assigned Academic Affairs units/projects. Prepares and monitors annual budgets, reconciles accounts, and provides regular updates to leadership on financial status throughout the fiscal year. - (Essential)
• 25% - Financial Transactions and Reporting Processes, tracks, and audits financial transactions in compliance with University policy. Prepares and analyzes financial and statistical reports to support data-driven decision-making. - (Essential)
• 15% - Strategic Financial Planning Assists in the development of long-term financial models to support Academic Affairs’ strategic priorities. Conducts revenue and expense forecasting to guide resource allocation and planning. - (Essential)
• 15% - Other Duties Supports the overall functions of Academic Affairs by completing special projects and assignments as needed. Provides training and technical guidance to support staff when appropriate. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.