Job Summary:

Provide financial and budget analysis, reporting, research and forecasting to assist the Business Affairs Office, Chief Financial Officer and the Office of Government Relations in advancing the University

Essential Duties:

1.Provide legislative research and state funding analysis, including formula funding, to support University funding decisions.
2.Prepare Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR).
3.Manage fiscal note process for the university.
4.Research funding opportunities at agencies.
5.Work with UT Arlington and UT System Governmental Relations staff to provide information and support during the legislative session with tracking and analyzing legislative and governmental actions that might affect university funding.
6.Provide research and guidance in financial planning and business operations for Government Relations.
7.Research and prepare materials for the President and Vice President in advance of meetings as requested.
8.Regularly report to the Vice President for Government Relations & Associate Vice President of Budgets, Planning and Analysis on budget issues of importance to UT Arlington.
9.Performs other duties and research as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in budget analysis and preparation, payroll or accounting or the equivalent experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to research problems and to suggest creative solutions. Professional demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience.

Possess strong computer skills and high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Possess strong research skills.

Ability to exercise initiative and think creatively and independently.

Must be a self-starter.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: If no high school diploma or GED, list highest grade completed; If some college or college degree, list school name, degree type, major.

EEO Statement:

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.

Open Until Filled: No

Location: Austin