Budget Analyst

Overview

Department: DEV Development Office

Advertised Salary Range: $54,165 - $67,707

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About USC: From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resource and Finance the Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting with essential operations for the department’s fiscal functions to include ensuring accurate financial transaction processing, monitoring expenses and budgets, and supporting strategic financial planning with the Division. Assists with the reconciliation and analysis of financial reports and account summaries and activity.

Implements the processing of employee reimbursements and invoice payments for the Division and tracking of fiscal activity within reports and monitoring expenditures through the university’s finance systems. This role involves key purchasing and receiving responsibilities, including managing a procurement card, and assisting with new and renewal contract monitoring. Supports department’s team members and provide assistance with onboarding trainings and other department initiatives.

Ensures fiscal accountability and compliance with university policies and procedures ensuring confidentiality and discretion.

The Budget Analyst supports essential operations for the department’s fiscal functions, including:

• Processing financial transactions and monitoring expenses and budgets
• Supporting strategic financial planning with the Division
• Reconciling and analyzing financial reports and account summaries
• Processing employee reimbursements and invoice payments
• Tracking fiscal activity within reports and monitoring expenditures in the university’s finance systems
• Managing purchasing and receiving responsibilities, including a procurement card
• Assisting with new and renewal contract monitoring
• Supporting onboarding trainings and other department initiatives
• Ensuring fiscal accountability and compliance with university policies and procedures

• Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions): Must have above average skills with Microsoft Professional Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with USC policies, procedures and systems is beneficial. Must be flexible within work responsibilities and able to work irregular hours to meet department needs.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Experience working with diverse situations and people. Ability to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying office policies and procedures. Ability to work with some autonomy. Demonstrates administrative judgment and responsibility for decisions and results. Ability to lead others and work within a team setting.
  
  Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the University’s system structure, policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with university partners/offices, vendors including faculty, staff, students, retirees, volunteers and alumni to complete communication projects. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Provides a high level of customer service and comfortable interaction with internal and external constituencies. Flexibility with work responsibilities and irregular hours.

02/23/2026

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by February 23, 2026.

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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