Budget Analyst 3Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Bellingham, WA
Categories: Business and Financial Affairs
Position Title Budget Analyst 3
About the Position Under the direction of the Director for Budget and Organizational Management, the Budget Analyst is responsible for supporting centralized budget and financial planning and providing oversight for auxiliary and other self-supporting departments within the division of Business and Financial Affairs (BFA) to ensure compliance with university policies, procedures, and standards. This position analyzes financial data, develops revenue and expense projections, and collaborates with the division budget officer and area leadership to strengthen financial stewardship within the division.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, finance, or a field relevant to position or equivalent experience/education.
- At least three years of professional experience related to budgets and financial management.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex fiscal information into clear, easy to understand language.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines on multiple projects.
- Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse backgrounds as a member of an inclusive team.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial and business information in a confidential manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant work experience in higher education field.
- Demonstrated experience working with financial or business system databases, especially Banner/Ellucian and Millennium systems.
Conditions of Employment All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary $6,105 - $8,212/month depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits Information Benefits Overview for Classified Positions
Bargaining Unit This position is part of bargaining unit D and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Public School Employees of WWU.
Application Instructions
A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references. References will only be contacted if necessary, with notice provided beforehand.
Closing Date Notes Application review begins December 14, 2026; position is open until filled.
Job no: 503212
Advertised: Nov 12 2026 09:00 Pacific Standard Time
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