Budget Analyst

Job Posting:

JR101708 Budget Analyst (Open)

Department:

Budget Officer, Administration & Finance , PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

03-12-2026

Close Date:

04-03-2026

$100,000.00 Annually

Job Description:

Coppin State University, a fully accredited institution and a member of the University System of Maryland, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Budget Analyst to support the institution's operating budget and financial planning functions. Reporting to the Budget Director, this role is essential in ensuring accurate budget development, financial data integrity, and institutional compliance across all university divisions.

Responsibilities:

Support the Budget Director in university-wide budget planning, development, and analysis.
Assist in preparing the annual operating budget and institutional budget requests.
Assist with the coordination of campus-wide budget process, including timeline development, data compilation, and variance analysis.
Conduct detailed statistical analyses of revenues and expenditures for forecasting and evaluation.
Collaborate with Business Managers across departments to review budget activity and align spending with strategic priorities.
Perform monthly budget-to-actual reporting for all university divisions and highlight variance trends.
Monitor the use of restricted and special funds to ensure alignment with approved purposes.
Ensure budget data accuracy in the university’s ERP systems (Workday and Adaptive Planning).
Deliver training on budgetary processes and financial systems to operational teams.
Assist in maintaining and updating internal budgeting procedures and documentation.
Serve as the backup to the Budget Director as needed.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited university.
Master’s degree in business, finance, or accounting is highly preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in budgeting/accounting and/or managing fiscal services such as budget development, forecasting, or analysis of financial data.
Experience using Workday Financials and Adaptive preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Proven experience managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
Experience interpreting and presenting complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and a variety of computer software packages.
Ability to implement and adapt to change in dynamic environments

Additional Job Information:

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Coppin State University offers a competitive benefits package to include health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave and federal holidays for all regular employees. Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer.

https://www.coppin.edu/benefits

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

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Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the

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If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact Human Resources at AskHR@coppin.edu. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

About Us

Coppin State University is a fully accredited institution and a member of the University System of Maryland. Founded in 1900, Coppin, a Historically Black Institution in a dynamic urban setting, serves a multi-generational student population and provides education opportunities while promoting lifelong learning. The university fosters leadership, social responsibility, civic and community engagement, cultural diversity and inclusion, and economic development. Coppin offers 36 Bachelor's, 13 Master's degree programs and 1 Doctoral degree program.

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