Senior Staff Assistant Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information About Buffalo State Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.Faculty/Professional Professional Department Financial Management Local Title Financial Analyst Budget Title Senior Staff Assistant Rank SL-3 Line Number 23525 Salary Range Competitive FTE Full-Time Negotiating Unit UUP FLSA Exempt Department Website https://budget.buffalostate.edu/Brief Job Description Internal applications are being accepted for the following position on campus. This is an internal job posting open to employees of Buffalo State University who are currently paid from any state-appropriated-funds payroll.This position is lead by the Associate Vice President of Budget and Finance. Financial Analyst will aid in the development, implementation and analysis of various campus budgets and funding sources. The successful candidate must be a self-motivated, team-oriented individual wishing to join a professional staff in a fast-paces environment.Key responsibilities include:
Execute allocation, expenditure, and revenue transfers, both internally and inter-agency, in both FMS and Banner.
Report and monitor budgets, spend, and a variety of program activity
Assign and track line numbers as part of position management
Perform bi-weekly payroll reconciliations of FTE , budgeted salary and espenses, both year to date and year over year
Internal control management of audits and identification of financial risks
Perform salary and revenue projections for all funds
Assist with tracking and monitoring all SUNY funded initiatives
Serve as a Security Administrator for business systems
Maintain chart of accounts and BI account group security
Assist with all year end processes and reports
Preparation of invoices for a variety of programs
Skills:
Possess a positive attitude, and adaptability to continual change
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively, and in a collegial and professional manner, with colleagues, management, faculty, staff, SUNY , and third party contacts
The ability to multi-task, meet goals and deadlines
Required Qualifications
Associates degree in a business related field from an accredited institution
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a role with significant financial analysis
Bachelors or Masters degree
Experience in higher education business, accounting, or finance related operations
Familiarity with Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) and Banner
Anticipated Date of Hire 04/01/2025
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date 03/07/2025
Open Until Filled No
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Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at [email protected] or call (716) 878-4822.Background Investigation Statement All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.Clery Statement Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.New York State Executive Order 161 Pursuant to Executive Order 161 (https://goer.ny.gov/executive-order-161-1) , no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LAB/194-A) .Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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This is an internal search and is limited to those employees at Buffalo State University who are currently paid from any State-appropriated funds payroll (i.e., State Funds, Income Fund Reimbursable, Residence Halls, Summer Session). Employees of the Research Foundation and the Buffalo State University Foundation are NOT State employees. Are you an employee at Buffalo State University paid from a State-appropriated funds payroll?
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