Job TitleAdministrative Staff Officer IIIRequisition NumberRE50167Working TitleBudget OfficerDepartment Name8F000:College of Business and EconomicsWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level47Salary Range$57,158-94,286/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 10 lbs; long periods of sitting and/or standing; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Shift
Primarily days, with core hours from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Weekend and evening hours may be required as workload demands.
Job Summary
The Gatton College of Business is currently seeking a Budget Officer position. The Budget Officer implements budgeting and financial record keeping procedures to ensure efficient coordination of various departmental, grant and designated accounts, maintains accurate information regarding the financial status of cost centers, advises the immediate supervisor regarding financial decisions, assists the immediate supervisor and the cost center’s department heads with allotment and expense projections, and prepares a variety of operational and financial reports and spreadsheets. The Budget Officer coordinates the development of training programs and presents and/or facilitates the presentation of specific topical training sessions related to financial and budgetary topics in support of various cost center initiatives.
The Gatton College of Business and Economics is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both a face to face an online format. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest growing student enrollment on UK’s campus, reaching over 4,000 students in Fall 2022. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strong computer skills, including the development of spreadsheets and reports using graphs and charts, is required. Comfort with common accounting software and utilization of automation to perform routine bookkeeping and review activities. Good interpersonal, communication, organizational, and administrative skills are necessary. The aptitude to initiate and follow through with work responsibilities and to meet deadlines with a minimum level of supervision is a must. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures, backgrounds and business acumen is required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experience
Master’s degree preferred.
An accounting degree is preferred. A degree in a related field with significant accounting experience would suffice. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, financial budgeting is required. Demonstrated experience managing a team is preferred. Excellent understanding of financial reporting, reviewing accounts, ability to build forecasting models and utilize financial data for decision making are a must.
Deadline to Apply05/09/2025Our University Community
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