University Budget Analyst - 000194

Department: Budget Office

About WCU:

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary:

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Budget Director, as well as the university community on Banner Finance, budget, and position control related matters. Areas of responsibility include preparation of various budget documents submitted to the General Assembly, the UNC System Office, and the State Budget Office and the development and maintenance of various budget controls (i.e., base/continuation budgets), fiscal projections, compilation and assembly of historical, operational, statistical, and financial data to assist in administrative decisions. The position plays a key role in providing appropriate resource and cost information to assist university administrators in reaching conclusions about the adequacy and use of current institutional resources and planning for the future.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
• Masters degree in business, accounting, public administration, or related field with 2-4 years of experience in budget analysis, financial planning, or fiscal management; OR Bachelors degree in business, accounting, public administration, or related field with 3-5 years of experience in budget analysis, financial planning, or fiscal management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing budgets for a governmental agency or non-profit agency. Coursework in accounting or pubic administration. Knowledge of Banner Finance. Excellent excel or other data management skills.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.

For questions or additional information please contact David Steinbicker at bdsteinbicker@wcu.edu