Budget Analyst Intermediate

University of Michigan

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Office of Enrollment Management (OEM) at the University of Michigan is looking for a Budget Analyst to serve as a resource to management team members and staff across the division for budgetary and financial matters. Reporting to the Associate Director of Business Administration, this position helps prepare budgets; develop and evaluate management level reports, and validate the accuracy of financial data.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan is a premier public research university with more than 53,488 students, including 35,358 undergraduates, and is firmly committed to serving the people of Michigan, and the world, through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic value. U-M is in high demand, with a record 115,957 undergraduate first-year and transfer applicants in fall 2025 and 9,711 incoming undergraduate students enrolling.

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of Enrollment Management (OEM) manages U-M's enrollment function to efficiently optimize students' experiences throughout their engagement, from prospect to alumni. The division collaborates with campus partners, faculty, and staff in support of the university's mission.

OEM comprises a dedicated team of more than 200 full-time staff members and more than 400 additional student and temporary staff and is structured in five operational units - the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of New Student Programs, the Office of the Registrar, and OEM Administration. OEM strives to provide excellence in access and support to inspiring learners who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

• Monitor and validate accuracy of budget and financial data for the Division of Enrollment Management to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain divisional budget and financial databases and documentation.
• Develop and analyze financial reports - budget to actual, variance reporting, forecasts, and trend analysis.
• Maintain financial structures including account set up/close-out, journal entries, budget allocations, commitment tracking, payroll validating, and year-end accounting processes.
• Partner with the U-M Shared Services Center to correct inconsistencies, complete journal entries, and submit vouchers for payment of services, ensuring timely and accurate financial processing.
• Help with the annual budget submission including development of content and providing financial data, as well as preparing ad hoc reports and projections.
• Review expenditures to ensure conformance to budgetary limitations.
• Submit, audit and approve expenses following University and OEM standard practice guidelines.
• Liaison with U-M Procurement Office for contracts and purchases. Advise unit administrative staff and other team members on procurement policies.
• Provide mentorship and training to unit administrative assistants on financial matters.
• Facilitate communications and financial administrative system access as the backup OEM Financial Unit Liaison (UL). Help plan and adjust for changes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices ensuring that financial reports meet the evolving needs of the business and support informed decision making.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial reconciliation processes to strengthen fiscal oversight and ensure effective tracking of OEM funds.
• Serve as point of contact for OEM merchant accounts, ensuring all accounts adhere to PCI compliance standards through regular monitoring and completion of the PCI questionnaire.
• Assist with OEM-wide programs and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional experience, with an understanding of accounting and financial principles
• Demonstrated ability to develop recommendations and communicate findings by translating data into useful management information.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and financial accuracy in producing reports within established timelines.
• Working knowledge to apply fundamental financial concepts and practices to business processes.
• Possess technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience with data querying software, ability to use existing queries and develop/write new reports.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with Business Objects reporting and queries
• Working knowledge of U-M financial software and systems (e.g., M-Pathways, Emburse)

Modes of Work

You will be eligible for flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed each term and subject to change dependent on the needs throughout the course of employment.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.