What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Budget position at St. Louis Community College?
Position Summary
Assists with the development and management of college budgets including determination of available resources and allocations. Monitors budgets to ensure good financial management and compliance.
Primary Duties Performed
- Monitors budgets and prepares reports on status of actual versus budget.
- Reviews requisitions and purchase orders in a non-sufficient funds status.
- Review job vacancy postings for budget availability. Monitor full-time position budgets for adherence to budget and adjust for new employees as necessary.
- Develops estimates of budgetary resources and anticipated operating levels.
- Provides required financial and statistical information for the planning process.
- Assists with the budget development process in line with strategic goals and objectives.
- Provides cost/benefit analyses of budget alternatives.
- Reviews budget proposals and transfers for compliance with existing guidelines and budget policy.
- Works with the Business Managers in developing assigned budgets and providing information to department managers relating to approved budgets and related expenditures.
- Presents budget and development process in informational sessions such as Board meetings, new employee orientation, service week, etc.
- Uses data and business intelligence tools for research and ad-hoc reporting.
- Serves as backup to the Coordinator, Budget in their absence.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
- Over three (3) years of relevant full-time experience.
Working Conditions
- Generally works in an office environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Negligible