Academic Affairs Budget Analyst

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is looking for a Budget Analyst to join its Academic Affairs Office. This department supports the work of faculty, departments, and students across all divisions. This is a great opportunity to support budget development for strategic partnerships and research project activities. We seek a culturally competent candidate who will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.

The Budget Analyst projects, analyzes, and summarizes data for financial planning, budgeting, and reporting purposes. This position is responsible for maintaining and providing input to and recommendations for informational databases and tools including position control, capital, and operating budgets. The Budget Analyst maintains and improves detailed financial and analytical models and provides financial reports to various departments serving as a point of contact to these departments for budget inquiries and training. This role also supports the budget and planning process across the Strategic Partnerships portfolio and fiscal monitoring, reporting, research, analysis, and financial management of grants and contract activity.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Requires a detailed understanding of budget development and strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of grants or sponsored project management related to project budgets.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to liaise and network with various departments in order to leverage systems, tools, and relationships.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated computing and quantitative skills including experience with MS Excel and Google suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and oral and written communication skills.
• Experience reporting to external funders or stakeholders and/or working with corporate partner finance offices.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration, Finance, or business-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in finance, and/or budgeting, preferably in a non-profit environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Workday, grant management, and position control systems preferred.

RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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