Budget Analyst @ University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Budget Analyst. This role supports the Division of Development by managing financial and administrative operations, ensuring accurate processing of invoices and payments, monitoring expenditures, and assisting with contract management and strategic financial planning. The Budget Analyst also helps with onboarding, compliance, and fiscal accountability within university policies.

Highlights

Monitor financial reports, budget allocations, and expenditures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Process employee reimbursements, invoices, and payments using university finance systems including PeopleSoft.
Manage procurement tasks including purchase requisitions, sole source procurements, and procurement card usage.
Assist with initiation, review, and monitoring of department contracts and service agreements.
Support onboarding and training for new staff and contribute to departmental initiatives.
Required proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus two or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary range between $54,165 and $67,707 annually.
Work closely with the Senior Director of Human Resource and Finance and division management teams.
Provide high level of customer service and maintain discretion and confidentiality in fiscal matters.

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by February 23, 2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00013PO26
Job Family	Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function	Budgeting
USC Market Title	Budget Analyst
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132858
Job Level	P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Budget Analyst
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Division of Development
Department	DEV Development Office
State Pay Band	6
Approved Starting Salary	$54,165
Advertised Salary Range	$54,165 - $67,707
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Standard work schedule Monday thru Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm with 1- hour lunch break. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, if needed, to meet the needs of the department.
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Fiscal Accounting

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement	The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Under limited supervision, reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resource and Finance the Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting with essential operations for the department’s fiscal functions to include ensuring accurate financial transaction processing, monitoring expenses and budgets, and supporting strategic financial planning with the Division. Assists with the reconciliation and analyst of financial reports and account summaries and activity. Implements the processing of employee reimbursements and invoice payments for the Division and tracking of fiscal activity within reports and monitoring expenditures through the university’s finance systems. This role involves key purchasing and receiving responsibilities, including managing a procurement card, and assisting with new and renewal contract monitoring. Supports department’s team members and provide assistance with onboarding trainings and other department initiatives. Ensures fiscal accountability and compliance with university policies and procedures ensuring confidentiality and discretion.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications	Must have above average skills with Microsoft Professional Package, (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Also, familiarity with USC policies, procedures and systems would be beneficial. Must be flexible within work responsibilities and work irregular hours to meet the needs of the department.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must have experience in working with diverse situations and people. Ability to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying office policies and procedures. Must be able to work with some autonomy. Exercise administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions and results. Ability to lead others and work within a team setting. Must have or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of the University’s system structure, policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with university partners/offices, vendors to include faculty, staff, students, retirees, volunteers and alumni to complete communication projects. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Provides a high level of customer service and comfortably interacts with internal and external constituencies. Must be flexible within work responsibilities and work irregular hours.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Serves as Budget Analyst for the Division of Development by providing financial and administrative operations providing accuracy and timely processing of invoices and payments, monitoring of financial reports and summaries to ensure transactions are processing accurately. Assisting with initiating and review of department contracts and service agreements, ensuring timely approvals through the appropriate legal office. Stays abreast of start and end date, review of terms of contracts and agreements executing timely submission of new contract requests through University or Foundation processes. Adheres to the university purchasing guidelines through the purchasing/accounting system. In collaboration with the administrative team reviews purchase requests for compliance with University policies and procedures. Initiates and processes purchasing requests for requisitions and sole source procurements, as required. submit contracts for approval through the university’s legal office. Reviews an electronic file of all signed contract documents by fiscal year. Serves as a resource for historical expenditures for all contract vendors, terms, and agreements. Works with team members regarding budgetary requirements and initiates appropriate procurement procedure and provide timely follow-up for managers. Monitors expenditures and timely execution of invoices ensures documents are accurately coded to the appropriate accounts. Reviews financial activities for proper payments to ensure compliance with University, State and Federal fiscal policies. Assists in ensuring units do not exceed budget allocations each fiscal year. Assist in year-end transactions. Assists in updating contract spreadsheets to account for current agreements and required actions for new or renewal projects. Work with division team managers for updates on projections for renewals and future service agreements.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	35

Job Duty	Works with the Talent and Administrative team members regarding the divisions priorities and initiatives each fiscal year. Ensures fiscal transactions are allocated to the appropriate accounts. Alerts any discrepancies of fiscal issues and concerns to the attention of leadership. Works with the Senior Director of Human Resource and Finance and Senior Budget Analyst to ensure Division’s budget allocations are properly allocated to the appropriate budget. Initiate and ensure transactions and fiscal activity for state appropriated accounts, Educational Foundation and R-funds are allocated appropriately. Provides additional support and oversite of Division’s budgetary issues to include analysis and projections of allocations based on prior year expenditures. Provides day to day support on fiscal and budgetary operations and communicates university policy and updates to managers and Division staff.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Initiates travel request documents, expense reports and check requests reimbursements for financial transactions for department staff. Review travel reimbursements through university accounting systems, Peoplesoft or University Foundation as appropriate per policy and procedure, with detailed review for compliance.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Monitors expenditures and reviews charges posted with Peoplesoft finance reports and monthly budget reports. Processes invoices/bills through PeopleSoft, initiates payment requests and purchase requisitions for payment. Initiates Foundation Workflow Requests through PaperSave for timely reimbursements. Liaison with the Bursar’s office to initiate the process for deposits on behalf of the Division as appropriate.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Assists with onboarding and trainings of new development staff to ensure smooth transition to positions. Attends department staff meetings and professional development trainings as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned or necessary to carry out the duties within the division.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date	01/09/2026
Job Close Date	02/23/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by February 23, 2026 The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/201085
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
* If so, please tell us how you qualify?
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you wiling to accept this position with a salary range from $54,165 - $67,707?
- Yes
- No
* Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application?
- Yes
- No

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