Academic Business Analyst job vacancy

Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV7827Working TitleACADEMIC BUSINESS ANALYSTNumber of Vacancies1LocationEdinburg, TexasDepartmentCollege of Fine ArtsFTE1.0FLSAExemptScope of JobThe Academic Business Analyst works collaboratively with academic departmental staff and other Academic Affairs units to accurately and efficiently analyze, report, monitor, and facilitate financial and business processes within the College of Fine Arts. Description of Duties

Collects, compiles, and analyzes revenue and expense data as well as academic data regarding enrollment, student credit hours, academic programs, class sizes and demographics.

Assists in the preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and projects including coordinating board reports, faculty workload reports, space utilization reports, part-time faculty spreadsheets, course scheduling, and assets and facilities inventories.

Works with Departmental Chairs and staff to monitor and ensure compliance and timely completion of account certification, faculty absence reporting, mandatory training, and other reports as required by Provost’s Office.

Reviews departmental faculty staffing plans, overload compensation requests, grant budgets, endowment reports, academic contracts, program accreditation reports and other correspondence for accuracy and budgetary impact prior to submission for approval.

Reviews and submits departmental documents and requisitions related to faculty travel, hiring, budget changes, etc.

Reviews and reconciles accounts for departments within the College and associated grant programs/budgets within the College of Fine Arts.

Reviews and processes personnel action forms (PAFs).

Assists with conducting analysis with financial data and prepares reports as needed.

Serves as the primary staff liaison between the college and the Office of Research in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Research, managing research-related tasks in the college.

Conducts research on policies and best practice in order to provide recommendations for improving efficiencies in operations.

Participates in planning and implementation projects involving financial and business operation systems.

Provides training and support to unit staff members regarding various electronic business operation and data management systems.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision ReceivedGeneral supervision from Assistant Dean for Administration or other Academic Administrator.Supervision GivenMay supervise assigned staff.Required EducationBachelor’s degree from an accredited university.Preferred EducationBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field from an accredited university. Licenses/CertificationsNone.Required Experience

Four (4) years of related experience, including experience with financial and/or data analysis, or,

Two (2) years of the required experience with a degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field from an accredited university.

Preferred ExperienceN/AEquipmentUse of standard office equipment.Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.OtherExceptional planning and organizational skills.Physical CapabilitiesEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date09/30/2024Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DatePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44469Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

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Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

Resume

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