College Budget Analyst

Job Title
College Budget Analyst


Requisition Number
RE51083


Working Title

Department Name
81030:CAFE Business Center


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied professional levels; and some travel.



Shift

Primarily days. Typically Monday through Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; with additional hours as workload demands.



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (M-G CAFE) at the University of Kentucky is seeking an energetic and self-motivated College Budget Analyst to join its dynamic Business Center team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the financial health and strategic support of a college that serves the Commonwealth through innovation, education, and outreach.

Position Overview:

The College Budget Analyst will:

• Provide leadership in financial and budget management across the college.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on Land Grant Engagement accounts and awards.
• Act as the Primary HR Administrator for the Dean’s Office and Ag Data Unit.
• Maintain college-level Tableau reports.
• Collaborate with Business Center colleagues on the annual budget preparation process.

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Experience working with grants, awards, and institutional funding structures.
• Familiarity with Tableau or similar reporting tools.
• Proven ability to manage HR processes and support cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a high attention to detail.

Why Join MG CAFE?
At M-G CAFE, we’re not just shaping Kentucky’s future.

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment. Benefits of working with us include:

• A formal mentoring program
• Access to a staff development fund
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
08/13/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.