As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The University of Washington's Information School is seeking a Budget Planner & Analyst to work within the Finance team on the administration of the financial resources for the Information School (iSchool), including budget development, decision support, forecasting, monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
The Assistant Dean for Resource Planning and Management is seeking a highly organized, energetic team player to join their dynamic and closely-knit team committed to supporting the iSchool's budget planning and reporting processes. The ideal candidate is passionate about education and committed to helping the iSchool achieve its mission. Additionally, they are a team player who is eager to learn and grow.
At the iSchool, we create an environment that fosters appreciation, mutual respect, and engagement among and between members of the iSchool, UW community, and beyond, with special attention to the needs of people from historically marginalized communities. We envision a university in which all students, faculty and staff participate fully and meaningfully in campus life without being subjected to discrimination, bias or microaggressions. We condemn any expressions of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any other instance of bias and discrimination against marginalized individuals and groups.
In the iSchool, there is an expectation that all faculty and staff will step up where they see an opportunity to apply their special expertise or talents, speak up when they identify opportunities or concerns, and lead by taking actions that exemplify the iSchool's core values. Leadership within the iSchool is expressed in diverse ways reflecting the variety of styles and cultures that are represented by our faculty and staff.
What You'll Be Doing
Budget Planning and Analysis
In collaboration with the Assistant Dean for RPM, develop and support the planning of the School's general operating budget (includes state, local, fee-based academic program, self-sustaining, research cost recovery and discretionary gift funds) and all non-research related gift and endowment budgets (total annual activity of approximately $30 million).
Provide analysis to support the development of the School's annual general operating budget plans.
Research and forecast financial needs.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate distribution of resources across funding sources.
Build pro forma for expected program growth and other budget plans and proposals.
Initiate, gather, prepare, and implement annual distributed budgets for School general operating budget planning.
Analyze proposed plans for expanding services and/or undertaking new projects.
Monitor variance in comparison to budget plans and independently identify needs for researching and determining the cause of budget variances.
Advise the budget managers and the School's leadership on appropriate actions to avoid financial problems and maximize the use of the School's financial resources.
Assess impact of budget variances.
Review budget change requests from School budget leaders and seek Assistant Dean/Dean's approval for budget changes when required.
Analyze financial impact of program expansion and other budget plans and proposals.
Develop, monitor, analyze Fee Based budgets as needed.
Coordinate with the MSIM Program Chair and an external service provider on budget development, trends, and provide reports & analysis.
Establish and maintain routines for monitoring MSIM Online budget-to-actual performance that ensures effective, timely, and responsive budget and operational decisions.
Input budget into the Adaptive BUDGET PLANNER AND review submission for errors, incorrect revenue, and expenditure assumptions.
Represent the Assistant Dean at meetings related to Adaptive and annual budget cycle.
Monitor variance reports, particularly on the GOF, tuition revenue, and expenditures.
Financial Reporting
Collaborate with the Assistant Dean and Finance staff on iSchool reports for the Dean showing the iSchool's financial position and commitments against iSchool reserves.
Provide reports and analysis for school administration and leadership.
Formulate and prepare budget and narrative analysis, and reports submitted to the Provost, Continuum College, and other central UW administrative units.
Develop, prepare, and analyze specialized financial management reports for school leadership as needed or requested on all types of funds.
Create monthly and quarterly budget reports for leadership, program leads, and Assistant Dean regarding school & program financial performance.
Develop and communicate budget allocations and other information to School budget leaders.
Other
Attend All School and Staff meetings and other committees/work groups as appropriate.
Participate in committee and iSchool events and activities as appropriate.
Participate in professional development opportunities to expand knowledge base for the position.
Perform special projects and other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
Two to three years of increasingly responsible financial and administrative experience, to include budget planning, reporting, and analyzing financial data.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills, and problem-solving ability.
Strong analytical skills.
Demonstrated experience in spreadsheet development for budgeting, fiscal monitoring and financial projections using multiple fund sources.
Demonstrated experience in creating and using complex spreadsheets and using relational database structures and software programs, particularly Excel and Access or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and other constituents.
Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.
Highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple demands and priorities.
Demonstrated high degree of initiative-taking, problem solving capability, creativity, and capacity for innovative thinking.
Proven capacity to effectively manage deadlines and ensure accuracy while responding quickly and appropriately to emerging and/or urgent issues.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Comprehensive knowledge of University of Washington fiscal policies and procedures.
Experience working in Workday Finance and Adaptive Budgeting.
Basic understanding of fiscal procedures and budgeting for a college, school, or department within a large research university.
Experience using SharePoint.
What's in it for you
Full benefits, including medical and dental insurance and retirement plan.
Paid vacation and sick leave, as well as 11 paid holidays a year and one personal day.
Flexible, hybrid work schedule.
Fully subsidized transit pass.
Work for an exciting, cutting-edge research school within the University of Washington.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Address
Form of work
