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The North Carolina Community College System (System Office) is a statewide network of 58 public community colleges. The system enrolls over 500,000 students annually. It is the 3rd largest in the nation based on the number of colleges. It also provides data to the North Carolina Learning Object Repository by collecting, contributing, and sharing digital learning resources for use in traditional or distance learning environments. The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a global, multicultural, and competent workforce, and improve the lives and wellbeing of N.C. citizens. To learn more about the NC Community College System Office and the Great 58 visit our website About Us | NC Community Colleges

NC Community Colleges System Office has an opening for a Budget Analyst in the Business and Finance Division. The recruitment range: $52,875 – $72,450.

The Division of Business and Finance supports the System Office and the 58 community colleges by advocating on behalf of the System, providing fiscal and human resource services and guidance, as well as ensuring accountability to promote good stewardship of public resources. The System Office provides support to college business offices by providing procedures, forms and data for use in capital improvement, purchasing, budgeting and accounting.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Budget Analyst position for the Division of Business & Finance is responsible for budget modeling, including, but not limited to, enrollment growth calculations, funding formula changes, receipt projections, and other fiscal impacts of proposed policy changes. This position is responsible for developing the college formula and categorical budget allocations for management’s review and incorporation into the annual State Aid Allocations and Budget Policies document.  This position is also responsible for giving advice to programmatic staff on allocation strategies and developing allocation options for special projects, as needed. This employee will complete biennial budget preparation documents, including program budgeting, working across divisions as needed. This position will provide technical assistance to the 58 community colleges and serve as a liaison for the System Office regarding budgetary matters with the Office of State Budget and Management and the Fiscal Research Division of the General Assembly to resolve questions that may arise and respond to their inquiries. This position will maintain historical System Office and State Aid expenditure files, analyze data to identify key trends and complete necessary financial reporting. The person in this position must possess analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrate the ability to apply these attributes in the execution of solutions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply technical, professional, and regulatory knowledge to perform data analysis and develop conceptual ideas into various budget formulae for budget planning and allocation.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data in the preparation of budget modeling, forecasting and trends and advise management on the impact of the analysis.
• Ability to research and document fiscal impact of proposed policy changes and demonstrate the ability to apply these attributes in the execution of solutions.
• Thorough problem-solving skills with ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information to recognize issues, problems or opportunities and determine actions/options to form recommendations.
• Ability to serve as a liaison for the System Office in budgetary matters with the Office of State Budget and Management and the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division to resolve questions and respond to inquiries.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing concise, comprehensive, and accurate information on budget applications with ability to meet, interact and work with a wide range of other personnel.
• Proficient with advanced Microsoft Excel formulas and spreadsheets, Word, and PowerPoint presentations.

PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to applicants with a working knowledge of the NC Community College System, college business processes, budget, and administrative structures.  Knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes, the North Carolina Community College State Board Code and the North Carolina Accounting and Procedures Manual.