POSITION PURPOSE:
Under general direction of the Sr. Vice President – Training & Staff Development, performs complex and difficult statistical and management analyses in support of the administrative functions of the assigned department or program; performs difficult and responsible analyses which support functions, projects, programs and initiatives in program administration and implementation; and performs related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
Analyzes records and documents;
Prepares worksheets and related records to administer assigned program;
Interprets and explains program and/or funding agency provisions, rules, regulations and performance standards, and makes appropriate recommendations;
Maintains accuracy of computer generated reports;
Coordinates with information systems staff to make necessary system changes;
Assembles data, conducts studies and prepares monthly and periodic reports and annual management status report;
Assists department managers in analyzing and researching the basis for budget-expenditure variances;
Prepares variance reports for review;
Researches and recommends policies and procedures;
Participates in the development of Association or program policies and procedures;
Coordinates systems needs with Information Systems Department to establish a more efficient information flow;
Develops, maintains and updates a variety of administrative and project tracking systems;
Consults with and advises management on project progress;
Performs special cost, trend, impact and other analyses and drafts reports and recommendations on assigned projects to support department functions;
Prepares a variety of regular and special reports for management, committees and councils;
Assists in the development of staff and volunteer training programs;
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Theory, principles, practices and techniques of public agency budget development and financing;
Applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing budgeting and financing of nonprofit agencies;
Association structure, policies and procedures;
Policies, procedures, rules and regulations for assigned program/department;
Computer tools and software, particularly as related to statistical analysis, modeling, data management and manipulation;
Financial, statistical and comparative analysis techniques;
Advanced principles, practices and methods of administrative, budgetary, economic and procedural analysis;
Principles and practices of sound business communication
Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation;
Association functions and associated financial management issues;
Ability to:
Operate a personal computer and spreadsheet, word processing, financial modeling and other standard software
Utilize specialized databases to obtain necessary information;
Analyze and make sound recommendations on financial and budget data;
Select appropriate methodologies and perform mathematical and statistical calculations and analyses;
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive financial analyses, reports and presentation materials;
Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines;
Understand, interpret, explain and apply state, local and Association laws, regulations and policies regulating financial accounting, reporting and recordkeeping;
Evaluate administrative and financial information and make sound recommendations within areas of responsibility under intensive deadlines;
Establish and maintain effective multi-agency and departmental contact;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, volunteers and others encountered in the course of work.
Training & Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with a major in Public or Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field; and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing complex financial, statistical and program analyses; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.