San Marcos, TX
Texas State University
Administrative Budget Specialist
Posting Number: 2027017
Location: San Marcos
Department: University Police
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $4,002 - $4,042.04
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Governmental and fund accounting principles and higher education policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education budgeting processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of governmental fund accounting.
- Knowledge of basic budgeting principles.
- Experience with SAP.
- Ability to work with large data sets in Excel using advanced spreadsheet skills.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- Ability to work under general supervision, learn quickly, multitask and prioritize workload and readjust as needed.
Job Description:
The Administrative Budget Specialist manages and coordinates budget and financial matters for a specific department.
Job Duties:
- Process basic budget functions, create departmental budget adjustments, daily RIB processing, uses of reserves, and estimated income.
- Provide research and resolutions for departmental over budgets including back office hard stops.
- Assist with the creation of process documentation for budget and master data functions.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment providing departmental assistance when needed and cross training other analyst on master data specific SAP task.
Additional Information to Applicants:
Job Open Date: 09/18/2026
Job Close Date: 09/28/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM
Posting Notices:
Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system., Applicant must pass the drug and alcohol test relevant to the job posting title requirements.
Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58441"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58441
For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9839248"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58441 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.
About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff
Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.
Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
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