Budget Analyst

This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act ( EHRA ).

Benefits of Working at UNCW

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.
Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
As a member of the Seahawk community, you’ll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

The Budget Analyst reviews and monitors the budget for accuracy. Analyzes the university budget and reviews trends or patterns in spending to identify possible efficiencies or areas of concern. Troubleshoots errors and inconsistencies within the budget and provides recommendations to management for improvement. Provides guidance and expertise to campus constituents. Analyzes and reconciles data looking for potential budgetary risks, researches and presents resolutions. Oversees day-to-day budget processes. Manages internal month-end close analysis and reconciliation. Completes monthly reporting as necessary for campus.
Liaison for university to the Office of State Budget Management. Interpret guidelines for the university, understands implications, and communicates to university staff. Identifies risk and adverse issues generated in budget and program activities, presents appropriate issues, and recommends solutions to management. Professional technical knowledge and analytical skills are utilized to assure that agency program goals and outcomes are effectively supported.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

4 years of related experience or comparable work experience; at least 2 years of budget experience working in a higher education or governmental setting and environment.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Budget Office supports the Division of Business Affairs and the University’s mission by providing budgetary support to the entire University community in terms of maintaining and monitoring their budgets so that the continuing development of students, faculty, and staff is ensured with funds from both public and private sources. This office seeks to maintain fiscal integrity through development, review, revision, and control.
The Budget Office is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and administering all budgeting functions related to the operation of UNCW . Through ongoing planning and assessment of services, the Budget Office seeks to adapt to environmental change. Reporting is provided to all departments and divisions of the University, the Office of State Budget and Management, and to UNC System Office. The Budget Office is required to maintain the budgetary data in the Banner ERP system (position control in HR module and budget in Finance module), the North Carolina Financial System ( NCFS ), the North Carolina Integrated Budget System ( IBIS ), and the North Carolina DataMart for personnel budgets. The Budget Office is responsible for the consolidation and maintenance of University budget records in order to provide accurate and complete budget and financial data to University management, State and Federal agencies.

College/School Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.
A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s first bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport ( ILM ) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Months Per Year 12 Months

FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Type of Position Permanent

Job Posting Date 10/29/2026

Posting Close Date 11/16/2026

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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