Financial Analysis Economist (Temporary)

Description of Work:

As a Financial Analysis Economist (Temporary), you will:

• Conduct one-on-one consultations and provide confidential financial analysis, debt management guidance, and farm/ranch budgeting and planning support.
• Assist producers in identifying options, resources, and next steps to improve financial stability and business planning outcomes.
• Plan, deliver, and/or facilitate workshops across the accountability region.
• Seek and secure external funding to support and expand financial education programs.

This position may be be hired in Kearney, Grand Island, North Platte, or Scottsbluff, NE.  Within the UNL System, this position is categorized as M/P Temp Salary. About UsAt the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace, it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

Temporary employees may be appointed for a period of up to two years. Those appointed for more than six months are eligible for benefits from the beginning of the appointment, provided the position is half-time (.50 FTE) or greater. Those appointed for six months or less are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits for eligible temporary employees include:

• Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
• Comprehensive insurance options including health, dental, vision, and life insurance

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Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Finance, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Agricultural Education, or closely related field plus two years' related work experience;OR
• Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Finance, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Agricultural Education, or closely related field.
• Experience working with agricultural financial records, agricultural business planning, or agricultural lending.

Knowledge of financial principles including:

• Farm-specific account systems (cash vs. accrual).
• Ability to interpret balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and statements of owner equity.
• Ability to interpret financial ratios relevant to agriculture: liquidity, solvency, profitability, efficiency, and repayment capacity.

Technical skills including:

• Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.
• Farm financial software experience (e.g., FINPACK, QuickBooks, etc.).
• Ability to evaluate farm and enterprise budgets, cash flow projections, and multi-year financial plans.

Communication Skills including:

• Ability to translate financial information into practical recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client relationships.
• Ability to maintain accurate, detailed information with confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

• Experience working directly with farmers, ranchers, agricultural lending institutions, or financial education programs.
• Experience teaching in a formal or nonformal setting, for students and/or adults, including providing information into accessible formats such as news articles, infographics, podcasts, social media, or curriculum modules.
• Demonstrated experience writing or contributing to grant proposals to secure funding for educational programming or outreach initiatives.