Job ID: 376026
About the Job
Position Description:
University Services Finance is seeking two Financial Analysts. One position will primarily support Contract Administration, U Card, Child Development Laboratory School, and Auxiliary Services Administration. One position will primarily support Housing and Residential Life.
University of Minnesota U Card and Contract Administration: The U Card office is responsible for issuing campus credentials (Physical U Card or Mobile Credential) and managing systems and processes to support sale and use of campus spending accounts (Gopher Gold, Dining Dollars, or Meal Plans) associated with the U Card. Contract Administration is responsible for university dining (Residential, Retail, Catering, & Athletic Venues) by maintaining facilities and establishing/managing foodservice contractors.
University of Minnesota Child Development Laboratory School: CDLS is a university-affiliated early childhood education facility. In addition to providing a high-quality early education, the lab school trains future educators. It also provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to conduct research studies and observe classrooms. Lab schools around the U.S. and the world use a variety of educational models, placing varying emphasis on research and teacher training.
Auxiliary Services Administration: Auxiliary Services is a diverse group of service units offering goods and services to the University community that are essential to academic and administrative success. By providing convenient, user friendly, customer driven and cost-effective goods and services, Auxiliary Services supports the University's mission and enhances the student experience. The Administration department supports the Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services and their staff. This unit also maintains reserves to support unit priorities.
Housing and Residential Life: University of Minnesota Housing & Residential Life (HRL) provides on-campus housing for students, faculty, staff and guests in various housing facilities, including: 9 residence halls, 3 apartment complexes, 2 student housing cooperatives, and 53 townhomes. The internal Conference & Event Services unit also provides housing for youth and adult summer conference/camp guests and provides an Off-Campus Housing Listing Service as a resource for students interested in living off-campus. Each of these functions generate revenue which helps keep academic rates lower for all University of Minnesota students.
The Financial Analyst role supports these departments by overseeing the financial accuracy and integrity of operational transactions. The position will be responsible for ensuring proper reconciliation, compliance with financial policies, and timely reporting. The successful candidate will interpret contract and policy language to evaluate the appropriate financial treatment of activities, identify discrepancies or trends, and partner with stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance process efficiency. This role requires the ability to apply existing financial frameworks to evolving business needs and contribute insights that support informed decision-making.
Both Financial Analyst positions work under general supervision from the Auxiliary Services Finance Manager and in partnership with the operating units and a Financial Professional 2, complete tasks independently, using personal judgement to research and resolve issues or escalate for assistance where necessary.
University Services Finance endorses a "work with flexibility" approach. Work location options for this position include working partially remote or entirely in the office and are based on the work of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Analysis - 50%
About the Job
Position Description:
University Services Finance is seeking two Financial Analysts. One position will primarily support Contract Administration, U Card, Child Development Laboratory School, and Auxiliary Services Administration. One position will primarily support Housing and Residential Life.
University of Minnesota U Card and Contract Administration: The U Card office is responsible for issuing campus credentials (Physical U Card or Mobile Credential) and managing systems and processes to support sale and use of campus spending accounts (Gopher Gold, Dining Dollars, or Meal Plans) associated with the U Card. Contract Administration is responsible for university dining (Residential, Retail, Catering, & Athletic Venues) by maintaining facilities and establishing/managing foodservice contractors.
University of Minnesota Child Development Laboratory School: CDLS is a university-affiliated early childhood education facility. In addition to providing a high-quality early education, the lab school trains future educators. It also provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to conduct research studies and observe classrooms. Lab schools around the U.S. and the world use a variety of educational models, placing varying emphasis on research and teacher training.
Auxiliary Services Administration: Auxiliary Services is a diverse group of service units offering goods and services to the University community that are essential to academic and administrative success. By providing convenient, user friendly, customer driven and cost-effective goods and services, Auxiliary Services supports the University's mission and enhances the student experience. The Administration department supports the Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services and their staff. This unit also maintains reserves to support unit priorities.
Housing and Residential Life: University of Minnesota Housing & Residential Life (HRL) provides on-campus housing for students, faculty, staff and guests in various housing facilities, including: 9 residence halls, 3 apartment complexes, 2 student housing cooperatives, and 53 townhomes. The internal Conference & Event Services unit also provides housing for youth and adult summer conference/camp guests and provides an Off-Campus Housing Listing Service as a resource for students interested in living off-campus. Each of these functions generate revenue which helps keep academic rates lower for all University of Minnesota students.
The Financial Analyst role supports these departments by overseeing the financial accuracy and integrity of operational transactions. The position will be responsible for ensuring proper reconciliation, compliance with financial policies, and timely reporting. The successful candidate will interpret contract and policy language to evaluate the appropriate financial treatment of activities, identify discrepancies or trends, and partner with stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance process efficiency. This role requires the ability to apply existing financial frameworks to evolving business needs and contribute insights that support informed decision-making.
Both Financial Analyst positions work under general supervision from the Auxiliary Services Finance Manager and in partnership with the operating units and a Financial Professional 2, complete tasks independently, using personal judgement to research and resolve issues or escalate for assistance where necessary.
University Services Finance endorses a "work with flexibility" approach. Work location options for this position include working partially remote or entirely in the office and are based on the work of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Analysis - 50%
- Develop, review, and analyze complex management and financial reporting of non-sponsored revenue, expense, and balance sheet accounts for operational partners in support of their decision making and planning.
