South Midwest HERC

Budget Analyst

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Vacancy Number: E1542
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Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Budget - 35120
Division: Business Affairs - 35000 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Finance team within the Division of Business Affairs supports the University's mission, strategic vision, goals, and objectives by providing key financial services efficiently and effectively. The Finance team provides financial services directly to students and the campus community. Units within Finance include the Controller's Office, the Office of Budget, Planning, and Analysis, Purchasing Services, Student Accounts and Cashiers, and Financial Systems.

The Office of Budget, Planning, and Analysis reside within the Finance section of the Division of Business Affairs. It is responsible for providing university financial reports, projections, analysis, and administering all budgeting functions related to the operation of UNCW. The Office of Budget, Planning, and Analysis are responsible for maintaining fiscal integrity through the development and administration of financial and budgetary control functions. The Office of Budget, Planning, and Analysis work together with the Controller's Office and other areas within Finance to provide accurate and complete financial data to university management and state and federal agencies.

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University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Budget Analyst reviews and monitors the budget for accuracy. Analyzes the university budget and reviews trends or patterns in spending to identify possible efficiencies or areas of concern. Troubleshoots errors and inconsistencies within the budget and provides recommendations to management for improvement. Provides guidance and expertise to campus constituents. Analyzes and reconciles data looking for potential budgetary risks, researches and presents resolutions. Oversees day-to-day budget processes.

This position interprets guidelines for the university, understands implications, and communicates to university staff. The position identifies risk and adverse issues generated in budget and program activities, presents appropriate issues, and recommends solutions to management. This position utilizes professional technical knowledge and analytical skills to assure that agency program goals and outcomes are effectively supported.



Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
A Master's degree and 1 or more years related experience or a Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.



Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• UNC system experience
• Banner experience
• Budget experience
• SSRS - Server Reporting Services Web Reports experience

Required Certifications or Licensures:
N/A


FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Work Days:
Work Hours:
Type of Position: Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited:
Position Number: E1542
Job Posting Date: 05/15/2026
Posting Close Date: 5/31/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39369

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.







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