Human Resources

Summary

The Budget and Planning Office and the Information Technology Department are looking for a 12-month, full-time Finance & Planning Analyst. The position would be responsible for overseeing the Michigan Technological University Department of Information Technology finances as well as assisting the Director of Budget and Financial Planning in financial analysis of other University operations and assigned projects. The position will have dual reporting with the Director of Budget and Financial Planning and the Chief Information Officer.

Responsibilities 

1. Serve as a financial expert and provide counsel to the Chief Information Officer on budget and cost information to inform effective decision-making and to allow regular reporting to Information Technology leadership.
2. Perform complex budget projections, analysis of actual activity, and cost feasibility studies to facilitate decision making and planning as needed by the Director of Budget and Financial Planning.
3. Conduct periodic reviews of cost-effective purchasing and capital expenditures.
4. Identify and plan short- and long-range financial goals for the Information Technology department and other University operations.
5. Utilize Banner and WebFOCUS to access information regarding student employment, finance, and human resources information.
6. Monitor and collaborate with Information Technology including day-to-day, monthly and year-end operations.
7. Plan, develop, manage, and track all Information Technology program budgets.
8. Ensure all revenue, deposit, and expense transactions are coded according to Information Technology & University policy.
9. Analyze and prepare budget reports, statements, and spreadsheets for internal and external use as well as provide regular report-outs to the IT leadership team.
10. Work with Director of Budget and Financial Planning and Chief Information Officer in budget forecasting and the creation of fiscal controls and records.
11. Prepare and submit annual reports including Educause Core Data Survey, Campus Computing Survey, and other compliance related documents.
12. Build and foster successful working relationships with other areas such as Financial Services and Operations, Advancement, and Financial Aid.
13. Apply safety related knowledge, skills and practices to everyday work.
14. Provide leadership to foster a culture of safety.
15. Participate in University committees, as appropriate.
16. Supervisory Responsibilities: Functional supervision may be exercised over clerical support staff, graduate students, and student assistants.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Required Experience

• Advanced software competency including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications.
• Experience working in the areas of financial management, accounting, and/or budgeting
• Working knowledge of organizational business systems

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Two years’ experience in accounting, financial management and planning, budgeting, and/or data analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Master’s degree.
• Experience working in a collegiate setting.
• Experience using Banner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Strong written and interpersonal/oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities as well as communicating status and potential issues to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and exhibit good judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to exemplify appropriate customer service in working with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints. 

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Negotiable. No less than $50,000

Title of Position Supervisor

Director of Budget and Financial Planning / CIO

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Additional Information

Please upload a list of at least three (3) professional references.