Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst Position

Location: JSU Main Campus, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400288

College/Division: Business Office

Opening Date: 01/15/2026

Description: The Business Office at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Budget Analyst position. Examples of Duties:

• Assist with the preparation, consolidation, and distribution of the annual budget documents
• Prepare and analyze reports of operating revenues and expenditures for university departments and divisions as well as external entities
• Review and approve personnel forms, budget adjustments, and other transactions as needed for the operations of the university
• Utilize available software applications to develop and maintain budget reports and analyses to identify variances as well as compile and update statistical data
• Communicate effectively both orally and written using email, word processing, and spreadsheet applications
• Interpret the fiscal evaluation of proposed legislation and its relationship to the Universitys forecast of revenues and expenditures
• Counsel departments on preparing budgets based on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other factors
• Research and analyze factors and trends applicable to higher education that impact the universitys budgets
• Assist the Executive Director in developing long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts models
• Recommend and implement university budget policies and procedures
• Assist with training of department and division budget liaisons
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and data
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree, required, from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
• Have at least three (3) years of budget experience preferably in higher education; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Demonstrate proficient use of integrated database systems, Banner Finance and Human Resource Modules, preferred
• Must be proficient with the use of word processing and spreadsheet software applications, presentation software, and knowledge of the use of database applications i.e., Microsoft Access, preferred

Benefits: We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Education and Certification: 01 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Specialist degree
• Ph.D
• G.E.D
• Juris Doctorate

02 Can you, if hired, provide proof of education? Yes No

03 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States? Yes No

Employer Information:

Jackson State University (MS) Address: 1400 John R. Lynch Street P.O. Box 17028 Jackson, Mississippi, 39217 Phone: (601) 979-2015 Website: https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/