Business Analyst

About Drexel University Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs. Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change.

Learn more about Drexel and our shared values. Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program.

In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

Applicant Resources * Job Alerts * Applicant Login Search Current Opportunities Filter Results Position Type * Professional Staff 1 Work type * Full-Time 1 Locations Philadelphia * University City - Philadelphia, PA 1 Categories Organization * Drexel University 1 Business Analyst Apply now Job no: 506511 Work type: Full-Time Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA Categories: Drexel University Job Summary The Business Analyst is a member of the Drexel Business Services (DBS) Finance and Administration team, reporting to the Director of Finance. The Finance and Administration team provides human resources, finance, and administration services while ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines. The Business Analyst works closely with the Director and senior management on evaluating services and providing accurate and actionable ad-hoc reporting to assist with decision-making.

The Business Analyst supports the day-to-day operations of Drexel Business Services departments by performing varied procurement, administrative and financial duties. This includes conducting objective analyses of the departments' financial performance, developing an in-depth understanding of their financial structure, and reviewing their monthly and quarterly results, operating budgets, and long-range financial planning. This is a Hybrid position, working primarily on-campus throughout the week.

Essential Functions * Create financial reports, provide analysis, and monitor actual revenue and expense performance and reconcile it versus the budget and historical performance. * Prepare the quarterly reports, annual budget proposal and year-end reports. * Maintain monthly/quarterly operational calendar for the Finance & Admin teams. * Coordinate purchasing activities for DBS, utilizing a university purchasing card or the University's procure-to-pay system as directed by the Director, Finance and in compliance with University policies and procedures. * Maintain financial trackers and payment status for Drexel Business Services operations and reconcile financial reports against the university financial system. * Act as a liaison with Campus Facilities to perform timely procurement of goods and services related to maintenance of university residence halls and Greek properties. * Serve as the DBS point of contact for student/temporary employee onboarding and separation. * Manage the timeline and tasks associated with onboarding and separation ensuring stakeholders are informed; including, but not limited to, setting up building access, office location, network and email accounts. * Manage invoices for university-wide catering and oversee dining operations financial objectives and expenses. * Reconcile University Purchasing Card (P-Card) transactions to the appropriate cost centers and retain receipt documentation. * Maintain internal purchasing database, reconcile transactions and report and resolve discrepancies. * Monitor the Finance & Admin email, team site and shared files. * Assist with records organization and management. * Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications * Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.) * Minimum of 3 years of finance-related experience. * Experience conducting financial analyses and projections. * Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel experience. Preferred Qualifications * Experience using enterprise procurement systems, such as SAP Ariba. * Experience in higher education.

Location * University City - Philadelphia, PA Additional Information This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $54,630 - $81,940 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure. Special Instructions to the Applicant Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified. Advertised: Apr 30 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: May 30 2026 Eastern Daylight Time