Budget Analyst

data; preparing reports and responding to information requests; and advising leadership or business administrators on actions to address financial or regulatory issues.

Essential Job Functions

Budget Transactions and Position Management

• Reviews and processes budgetary transactions for submission to the University operating ledger, including temporary and permanent transactions; processes personnel actions and updates position budget records for salary changes, funding realignments, and budget savings.

Budget Planning and Development

• Develops, prepares, and analyzes operating budgets and expenditure projections; provides management with budget data, trends, forecasts, and recommendations to support financial planning and resource allocation.

Budget Analysis and Financial Monitoring

• Collects, analyzes, and reports financial and operating data to identify budgetary issues, evaluate alternative solutions, assess the appropriateness of fund allocations, and identify opportunities for more effective and efficient use of resources.

Budget Consultation and Training

• Advises University constituents on budgetary matters, expenditure requirements, and actions needed to maintain compliance with approved budgets; communicates budgetary principles and assists with training related to financial and business operations procedures.

Financial Reporting, Forecasting, and Data Management

• Maintains financial and trend data and develops graphs, reports, forecasts, and other analytical tools to support budget management, decision-making, performance monitoring, and identification of emerging financial trends; performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Legislative and Institutional Budget Reporting

• Prepares or assists with legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, legislative analyses, agency budget instructions, performance measure reports, and other required financial and budgetary reports.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, General Business, or related fields. Experience in accounting, auditing, finance or budget preparation and analysis, and performance measurement reporting work.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, General Business, or related fields may substituted for experience.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, analyze trends, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and examination procedures for regulated entities.
• Ability to develop, report, and communicate business performance metrics to stakeholders and senior management, including external regulatory bodies.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to develop working relationships with university constituents and service partners.
• Ability to leverage data analysis tools and techniques to extract insights from financial data and present findings in a clear and concise manner using visualization tools like Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Knowledge or experience with ERP data repository systems, such as SAP, Banner, Workday, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Current driver's license and ability to travel.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Job Conditions: The Budget Analyst works in an office environment typically following a 40-hour workweek, although additional hours and some travel may be required during peak periods.

Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Who We Are: Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance. Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits: Health, dental & vision insurance. Life insurance. State of Texas Retirement plans. Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents. Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Organization

Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.

Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.

Academics

A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.

Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have:

• Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
• Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
• Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
• Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.

Athletics

Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.

LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.

Campus Life

A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.

Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.

Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.

Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:

• Join a fraternity or sorority
• Get involved in community service
• Delve into a cause
• Nurture spiritual beliefs
• Start networking in future professions
• Do all of the above.

LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.

History

Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.

Visit/Apply

Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu

To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions