Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

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Job #  | 042924
Department Code  | 22013-2019
Department  | Maxwell
Job Title  | Budget Analyst
Location  | Syracuse, NY
Campus  | Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience  | Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range  | $63,500 - $64,000
Pay Determination  | Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level  | S5
FLSA Status  | Exempt
Hours  | Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type  | Full-time
Unionized Position Code  | Not Applicable

Job Description 
This position will analyze financial information from multiple funding sources (unrestricted, restricted and sponsored) for the purposes of providing financial strategy, direction and support resulting in recommendations to the Department Chair/Associate Dean and related stakeholders (Maxwell professional degree programs, executive education, and non-credit programs).

This role will work with Public Administration & International Affairs, Policy Studies, Maxwell online professional degree programs, Executive Education sponsored programs and fee-based programs, and Maxwell in DC as it relates to overlap with the program listed above. Given this, it requires engagement with multiple stakeholders, coordination and summarization of information for decision making individuals, and budgetary and financial expertise that requires broad knowledge of multiple areas of the budget and knowledge of University policies and procedures, and the differences based on the type of funding (sponsored vs. restricted vs. unrestricted).

This position is responsible for accurate and timely processing of financial transactions related to expenses, sponsored effort reporting, grants, and salary holding accounts. In order to achieve this, this position may supervise others, particularly casual-wage, part-time workers.
Education and Experience  | Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 3 years of budget or financial analysis, preferably in a higher education setting. Experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including proficiency in excel. Demonstrated experience with financial systems, PeopleSoft and Hyperion planning are preferred.
Skills and Knowledge  | Experience with budget and financial analysis including personnel, straight-line, trend and other projection methods. Experience with utilizing multiple funding sources including unrestricted, restricted, and sponsored funding and understanding the differences between the funding sources and various policies. Attention to detail, high organizational skills, and systems level thinking. Ability to work with, clean, and summarize large data sets. Excellent customer service and the ability to build rapport with faculty, staff and colleagues from multiple academic and programmatic units.
Responsibilities  | Budget and Finance Work in partnership with the Associate Dean/department chair to determine financial strategies with key stakeholders including but not limited to: Public Administration and International Affairs, Maxwell Online professional degree programs, Executive Education, and Maxwell in DC. Manage a variety of manual and electronic fiscal information, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and audit trails. Monitor spending against the budget of unrestricted, restricted, and sponsored accounts. Monitor and track spending allowances for new faculty start-up funds that are administered by PAIA and Policy Studies. Responsible for the resolution of issues discovered during monthly review and reconciliations of accounts. Monitor scholarship credits, financial aid awarded, and graduate assistant awards in conjunction with other PAIA staff and faculty. Prepare reports as requested which can include salary and sponsored funding year-end estimates and projections. 
Administration Ensure accurate and timely processing and approval of the following: Expense transactions (reimbursement, requisitions, credit card reconciliations for PAIA and PST), payroll processing and reallocations, terminations of student employees. Assist with the preparation of information related to part-time instructor hiring and contracts/honorarium for Maxwell online programs and executive education non-tuition programs. Coordinate with the Director of Graduate Studies in PAIA and the Student Records Coordinator on matters related to Graduate Assistantships. Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Internships and Experiential Learning on various stipends, awards, and MOU agreements. Coordinate with the Associate Director of Student Services and the Dean’s Office on matters related to the awarding of financial aid and graduate awards and stipends. Coordinate with Executive Education with sponsored program requirements, serving as the liaison to the principal investigators and university units. Interpret both agency and university requirements and policies/practices for the unit. Independently make decisions, authorization actions and manage the sponsored programs portfolio for Executive Education. Prepare and process course buy-outs for faculty managed outside of a research center. Calculate the impact of salary distribution changes on internal and external funding sources and against the budget based on various sources that include varying F&A rates and sponsored term agreements. Prepare and complete steps for successful effort reporting.
Supervision This position will supervise positions including but not limited to student employees and casual, temporary workers. Supervision will change as needed to manage the budget, finance and administrative components of managing the umbrella of programs related to Maxwell’s professional degrees. Supervision of tasks and processes completed by other staff will occur in this position. Other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned.
Physical Requirements  | Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment  | Not Applicable
Application Instructions  | In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University  | Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area  | Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement  | Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans  | Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community  | Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

Quick Link  | https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/113748
Job Posting Date  | 07/13/2026
Application Deadline  | 07/17/2026
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