Job Description

Job Summary
Responsible to the Associate Vice President for Business and Finance and Chief Budget Officer for performing a variety of professional and technical duties related to the operation of the office; updating departmental budget allocations in BANNER Finance; ensuring the university budgets remain in balance; collecting and compiling data in the preparation of the university budget; preparing reports for both internal and external recipients; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits
Job Family – Financial Professional 1
Market Range – 7
For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions
Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter, CV and three (3) references

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognised in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritise the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer Statement:
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of state, university, and Tennessee Board of Regents policies and procedures.
Knowledge of university budgetary procedures and processes.
Knowledge of budget and accounting principles.
Knowledge of computers and current information technology applications and web applications.
Knowledge of modern office practices.
Ability to handle detailed work with accuracy and complete assigned tasks with minimum supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental faculty and staff.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business or a closely related field
Three to five years’ experience in budgeting/accounting or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Budgeting/accounting experience in a higher education field