What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst position at ltcc?
Definition: Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services, and in collaboration with Fiscal Services and Institutional Effectiveness, the Business Analyst provides advanced technical, financial, and programmatic analysis to support the strategic and operational goals of student support and categorical programs. This position is responsible for synthesizing student, programmatic, and fiscal data; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and categorical program regulations; and supporting data-informed decision-making across the District. The Analyst supports the development and evaluation of categorical budgets, reports on categorical programs, and provides actionable insights that strengthen institutional effectiveness and student success. Representative Duties: Categorial Programs Budget Development and Accounting: Work in partnership with the Vice President of Administrative Services and the Fiscal Services Department on the development and management of categorical program budgets. Provide research, analysis, and recommendations to categorical budget managers during annual budgeting process, assist with salary allocations and projections, ensure revenues and expenditures are balanced. Maintain knowledge and understanding of categorical programs allocation formulas, requirements and goals, allowable and unallowable expenditures, and potential strategies for maximizing program allocations. Support the preparation and submission of required state, federal, and categorical program reports with accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all submissions; ensure compliance with program mandates and state and federal regulations. Conduct mid-year budget maintenance, account for changes to revenue, staffing, and program goals, and adjust expenditures accordingly. Audit internal processes and documentation for compliance with applicable regulations, funding agency mandates, and institutional standards. Provide technical guidance to program staff on compliance, reporting, and data requirements. Provide recommendations for new projects or significant purchases, ensure projects and purchases meet the requirements and are allowable under the terms of the funding source. Provide research and analysis for student support and categorical programs, in alignment with District Strategic Goals. Work collaboratively with Institutional Effectiveness to support data integrity and to collect, analyze, and interpret complex student data and analyses that communicate trends, outcomes, and projections to leadership to inform program planning. Provide analysis and recommendations to combine use of resources to meet the needs of the programs and support student success. General Budget and Fiscal Services Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between Fiscal Services and categorical program managers regarding program data and fiscal analysis. Present technical findings clearly and persuasively for diverse audiences, including senior leadership, program staff, and external agencies. Review categorical budget proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; conduct cost/benefit analyses to assess program efficiency. Provide detailed analyses of proposed categorical budgets and evaluate their impact on LTCC programs and services. Provide budgetary support and technical expertise to program directors and campus leadership. Support annual planning, program reviews, and accreditation efforts with robust financial and demographic analyses. Deliver recommendations to senior leadership based on financial modeling, trend analyses, and outcome evaluations. Serve as an active participant in cross-functional committees and workgroups to advance institutional priorities. Attend meetings and professional development opportunities to remain current on compliance regulations, fiscal practices, and reporting standards. Serve on a variety of District committees as requested. Participate in district all staff events including but not limited to all campus team building day, convocation, state of the college address, senior day, and graduation. Other Duties: Perform related duties as assigned.