(Full-time) Budget and Fiscal Analyst (Grant Funded)

OVERVIEW
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River.  The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000.  The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average 395,000 vs. California state average of 786,000). 

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success. 

Administrator positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. Our administrators manage a wide range of programs and lead faculty and staff in engaging our diverse employee and student populations, facilitating equitable outcomes for all through the management of our various employment and academic programs. As an administrator at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals working collaboratively to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Administrative Services, or designee, the Budget and Fiscal Analyst plans, organizes, and coordinates the District’s Budget development, reporting, and training. The Budget and Fiscal Analyst manages the day to day budget activity and provides specialized functions in the District’s annual budget development process including analyzing trends, projecting expenses, monitoring expenditures, and recommending adjustments. In coordination with the District Business Office and Director of Business Services, the Budget and Fiscal Analyst approves and processes budget transfers and analyzes the impact on the overall budget. The Budget and Fiscal Analyst develops and implements training with District staff on the budget development and management process. The Budget and Fiscal Analyst supports the contract review process. This job class is overtime exempt, and requires effective organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

CLASSIFICATION: Range 30 on the Administrative Confidential Salary Schedule, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.  Work assignment hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Administrative Services or designee.

• Under direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Administrative Services, plans, organizes, and coordinates budget development and analysis of the District Budget, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and reporting requirements.
• Maintains, develops and implements training for District staff for budget development and ongoing budget management.
• Coordinates with the District Business Office on all required budget reporting to the Chancellor’s office, external auditors, and others as required.
• Provides analysis of budget trends and proposed changes to the budget for all funds.
• Working within the Budget and Accounting Manual guidelines, manages day to day budget transfers, augments, and recommends general ledger account structure for new funding.
• Coordinates with grant and budget managers at the department level to analyze new funding and implement the budget.
  Makes recommendations on expenditures and purchasing as it relates to appropriate budget and reporting protocol for all District departments and divisions.
• Analyzes, prepares, and reviews data for financial reports; prepares and monitors development of required reports; analyzes monthly budget to actual reports; prepares budget transfers for District managed accounts; reviews, approves, and posts budget transfers prepared by others; and assists in technical functions to close books at the District’s fiscal year end.
• Prepares monthly budget to actual reports for administration and the Board of Trustees.
• Analyzes and recommends technology and automation applications to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and security of District financial operations.
• Serves as a resource to administration and district employees to provide information, research, and resolve issues related to budget management.
• Plans and organizes tasks for maximum effectiveness and efficiency; serves as a liaison to facilitate the continuous workflow of the Business Office and Vice President of Administrative Services.
• Implements a training program for all District staff to aid in budget management within the District operating system.
• Assists in updating and maintaining current District policies with regard to budget management, compliance, and reporting.
• Remain current on all laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and effective business practices impacting the recording and reporting of budget and financial data for District funds and provides strategic input to District administration.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
  

• Governmental accounting, auditing, budgetary, and fiscal procedures for a public fund accounting agency.
• California Community College Chancellor’s Office Budget and Accounting Manual.
• Budget planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Statistical and financial analysis methods.
• Principles and practices of institutional support services including business services.
• Laws, codes, and regulations governing community college accounting, budgeting, and purchasing practices and methods.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
  

• Analyze financial and accounting data and prepare fiscal reports in accordance with established accounting regulations and standards.
• Learn, interpret, and successfully apply District policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Analyze problems, determine effective solutions, and take independent action to achieve desired results.
• Research and analyze information and data, make recommendations, and prepare and present clear and concise reports.
• Apply, interpret, and explain applicable policies, procedures, and regulations for a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Complete routine mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with District administration and staff.
• Operate standard office equipment and computers and learn to effectively use software applications such as Microsoft Office programs, Colleague, and other programs.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely analysis and reports.
• Establish, organize, and maintain confidential files, records, and information.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on a wide variety of financial and budget related policy and legal compliance matters.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others, including those from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds.
• Work independently with little or no supervision.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration or a closely related field.
  

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, or a closely related field.
  

• Two years of increasingly responsible budgeting or accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial and/or budget analysis.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to work successfully with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.