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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8717

Working TitleBUDGET ANALYST

Number of Vacancies1.0

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentPlanning and Analysis

FTE1.0

FLSANon-Exempt

Scope of Job

To support assigned campus units (e.g., colleges, divisions) with budgeting processes such as preparing, monitoring, analyzing and reporting of budget information, as well as assist with tasks from budget revisions to position control.

Description of Duties

• Assists campus users with budget management, including providing support for reviewing and processing budget revisions to ensure transactions are accurate and complete.

• Provides support to campus users with position control, including maintenance of salary roster for assigned areas.

• Updates and monitors expenditures and revised budget as directed.

• Reviews and processes personnel action forms (PAFs).

• Participates in the analyses of financial and statistical data and preparation of financial projections.

• Participates in research of position control and budget exceptions; detection and correction of inaccuracies as directed.

• Monitors variances and deficits for assigned areas; initiates corrective action.

• Conducts analysis with financial data and prepares reports.

• Provides analytical support to financial analysts or other staff.

• Assists with training campus users and preparing training materials in topics related to budget.

• Assists with annual operating budget development.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management or related field.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

General accounting/bookkeeping experience.

Preferred Experience

Work experience in accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting or related field.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and budgeting practices. Ability to analyze financial data. Strong attention to detail. Strong work ethic, good time management skills, effective at oral and written communications, detail-oriented, good problem-solving and analytical skills, able to work as a team member, and able to adapt to changes.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date12/23/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49784

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document