Budget Specialist II

Job Overview

Job Title: Budget Specialist II

Agency: Prairie View A&M University

Department: College Of Education

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Staff

The Budget Specialist II, under general supervision, performs moderately complex budget preparation and analysis work.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

• Prepares journal and budget entries. Collects, analyzes, processes, reports, and distributes data. Provides advice and assistance concerning budget and funding procedures and methods.
• Assists in maintenance of the automated budget, accounting and/or payroll systems. Monitors, processes and tracks requests. Creates and submits account profiles to create new accounts and works with department to establish the budget.
• Assists with the preparation of the Annual Operating Budget, Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR), General Revenue Reconciliation (GR Recon), and Certified Annual Financial Report (CAFR); to including compiling and entering USAS and ABEST data.
• Reviews, evaluates, and prepares requests for funds. Prepares and maintains budgetary analysis of funds and prepares reconciliations.
• Develops training material and conducts training with the administrators and staff of the College.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Work beyond normal office hours and weekends.

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of seven years of experience.

• 01/27/2026

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, Higher Ed Jobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at  or jobs should you need assistance with the online application process.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.