Budget Analyst III, Office of Research & Creative Scholarship
Company: University of Montana
Location: Missoula
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page.
Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career
portal UM Jobs at for positions at the University of Montana -
Missoula, University of Montana Western (Dillon), and Helena
College. Do not apply through or use easy apply through .The Office
of Research and Creative Scholarship invites applications for a
Budget Analyst III to oversee:Grant Support:This position provides
comprehensive support for federal and private grants management for
individuals submitting grant proposals through the Office of
Research and Creative Scholarship (ORCS). This individual will work
with centers that report up to ORCS. They will accurately conduct
reasoning, interpretation and accounting/budgeting information
using spreadsheets, and reports.This includes, but isn't limited
to:Reviewing grant budgets, assisting with the preparation of grant
budgets, and working with the Principal Investigator (PI)
throughout the life cycle of the grant.Reviewing grant expenditures
and ensuring expenses are within budget and grant
guidelines.Preparing contracts like Letters of Appointment,
Graduate Student contracts, faculty contract adjustments and staff
compensation instructions based upon project needs and coordination
with the employee's academic department. This must be done in
concert with the Budget Director.The position shall establish and
maintain productive working relationships and act as a liaison for,
positively representing ORCS through effective interaction with the
public, the sponsored programs office, academic departments, campus
administrators, faculty, staff and students.Financial &
Administrative Support:The individual in this position is
responsible for, but not limited to:Accurate completion of
personnel forms, either in U-Approve or in paper format if the form
isn't available in U-Approve or EPAF.Processing payroll via Griz
Time Online (GTO) for staff and students.Redistributing and
reconciling University of Montana credit cards (pro
card).Procurement transactions and invoices will be processed and
submitted into GrizMart.Position may have approval authority
depending on the level of transaction.Assisting in completing
accurate Request and Authorization to Travel forms and Travel
Expense Reports for travelers within ORCS.Depositing to UM Treasury
for various debts that may come in.Lab Animal Resources support and
billing.UM Foundation reimbursements, when needed.This individual
will work in a campus office environment with three other staff
members and the Vice President of ORCS and the Associate Vice
President of Research for Global Change & Sustainability.This
position requires incumbent to develop a working knowledge of the
Cayuse grants management system.Required Skills:Proficiency with
Microsoft programs like Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Demonstrated
competence in completing multiple complex tasks with attention to
detail and accuracy.Ability to organize and prioritize work with
multiple deadlines while also paying attention to detail.Knowledge
of grant funding, grant rules and grant guidelines from both
federal and private sponsors.Knowledge of financial management and
spreadsheets.Ability to course correct any budget or expense items
that fall outside of the grant parameters.Professional written,
verbal and interpersonal skills.Ability to work both independently
and as part of a team.Minimum Required Experience:Bachelor's degree
in a relevant field and two (2) years prior experience or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred
Qualifications:Knowledge of the University of Montana financial
systems.About the Office of Research and Creative Scholarship and
UM:UM's Office of Research and Creative Scholarship supports
research-driven student success through fostering an environment
where research, scholarly activities, entrepreneurship and economic
development thrive and advance the educational and research mission
of the university.The University of Montana is flagship, research
institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate
students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community
of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge.
Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and
national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone
National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The
University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits
package that positively separates UM from other local employers and
offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for
its employees.The University of Montana is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional
commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that
spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications
from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the
University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place
student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and
innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the
principle of "mission first, people always"; partner with place;
and proudly tell the UM story.To learn more about the University of
Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links
below.University of MontanaVideo: Mission First, People AlwaysUM on
YouTubePosition Details:Position Title: Budget Analyst IIIPosition
Number: NewDepartment: Office of Research and Creative
ScholarshipWork Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week),
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.Salary:
$23.435/hrUnion Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPEProbationary Period: Six
months minimumBenefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory
retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness
programCriminal Background Investigation is required prior to the
Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations,
finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background
investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable
accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with
disabilities. For example, this material is available in
alternative format upon request. As an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications
from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may
request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with
state law. References: References not listed on the application
materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the
applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect
to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential
job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be
eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first
date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).Must
be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is
not available for this position.How to Apply:Priority Application
Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)Complete
applications received by this date will be guaranteed
consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are
required to submit all of the following materials. Position will
remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED.Please submit the following application
materials via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV"
button. Please do not apply through .A complete application
Includes:Letter of Interest - addressing your qualifications and
experience related to the stated required skills for the position.
A general letter salutation such as "Dear Search Committee" or
"Dear Hiring Manager" is acceptable.Detailed Resume - listing
education and describing work experience.Professional References -
names and contact information for three (3) professional
references. Applying through or easy apply through may result in
submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be
removed from full consideration if they are not complete with
materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application
materials are submitted and received by the date listed
above.Required SkillsRequired Experience
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