Budget Officer at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
Budget Officer
Posting Number:20110594
Pay Rate:Starting at $17.23/hour
Position Type:Part Time/Temporary
Key Responsibilities :Join the mission-driven team behind Science In Motion (SIM), Juniata College’s dynamic STEM outreach program, as our next Part-time Budget Officer. Help ensure the financial health and operational success of a program that brings real-world science learning to schools across the region.
The Budget Officer is a part-time time 12-month position with no benefits and annual renewal based upon performance and funding.
The Budget Officer plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in managing the financial operations of the SIM outreach program. This part-time, year-round position is essential to maintaining compliance, transparency, and efficiency in support of SIM’s educational mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and reconcile the SIM operating budget across multiple revenue sources
- Monitor and record all revenue and expense activity; reconcile accounts with college reports
- Create budget projections, prepare annual reports, and support strategic financial planning
- Oversee and process institutional (p-card) purchases for SIM staff
- Pay invoices and ensure adherence to contract requirements
- Support SIM staff with purchasing, receiving deliveries, and providing light administrative support as needed
Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…EOEPosition Qualifications:
- Strong working knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and document linking
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a quiet or isolated workspace
- Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset
- Professionalism in language, demeanor, and dress
- Understanding of Juniata College’s mission and strategic goals
This position reports directly to the Outreach Director and works closely with both the SIM team and the college’s accounting offices.
Special Instructions to Applicants:If you’re detail-oriented, budget-savvy, and passionate about supporting educational outreach, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a program that inspires the next generation of scientists. Become a key part of a supportive, mission-focused team at Juniata College.Apply now to help power the financial side of Science In Motion!
Open Date:04/21/2025
Open Until Filled:No
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