Careers

Definition of Class
This position serves as financial advisor to academic units concerning business matters and University financial and operational policies and procedures. The incumbent prepares, presents and reviews financial reports to support decision-making, improve business processes, provide effective management of financial affairs, and ensure compliance with all University financial policies. The incumbent exercises discretion and independent judgment in decision making pertaining to appropriate use of funds and development of business processes to effectively manage funds and budgets.

Examples of Work Performed
Reviews business policies and procedures for programs or academic units. Provides consultation and suggestions concerning business-related issues.
Attends meetings with academic units to discuss short and long-term financial plans. Analyzes accounts and makes recommendations to streamline accounting procedures.
Corresponds with academic units and advises them on accounts and business operations issues. Participates in the establishment of thorough reporting processes.
Works with academic units and programs to plan, establish and implement new business office policies and procedures. Recommends improvements to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and adherence to university policies.
Advises deans concerning application and implementation of policies and procedures. Reviews and determines solutions to accounting issue that may arise within a program or unit. Assists programs and academic units with planning coordinating and developing budgets.
Monitors and tracks expenditures and incoming funds of academic units and programs. Prepares, presents and reviews financial and management reports for internal and external use. Prepares reports on scholarship distributions.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
Essential Functions
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
1. Serves as financial advisor to deans, faculty and staff of academic units and programs concerning business matters.
2. Plans, coordinates and develops efficient business practices.
3. Prepares, presents and reviews financial and management reports for internal and external use.

Minimum Education/Experience
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
AND
Experience:
Five (5) years of experience related to the above described duties.
Substitution Statement:
Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.