Edison State College is a vibrant, open-door, baccalaureate degree granting public organization dedicated to educational excellence. At Edison, learning is a creative enterprise designed to encourage each student’s independence, intellectual gifts and thirst for knowledge. Our dedicated faculty teach from the heart, in a caring environment that fosters a sense of adventure, collaboration and respect for others. Located on the gulf coast in southwest Florida, Edison was established in 1962, and is the area’s oldest and fastest growing state college.
DESCRIPTION:
Performs professional work involving accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial tracking and analysis and financial controls relating to Edison State College, Edison Collegiate High School and other direct support organizations (DSO) and programs.
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with the budget development process for the College by facilitating certain aspects of its preparation, administration, and execution. Assists the supervisor in the advisement of administrators on preparation and interpretation of budget items.
Prepares and distributes documents and schedules to support the budget planning and development process. Provides training and technical assistance to the staff that are researching and preparing department budgets.
Participates in the preparation of period financial statements, including variance analysis, for administrators. Prepares budget-related presentation materials for the Board and Administration in partnership with the supervisor.
Facilitates and prepares budget transfers. Reviews expense and other requisitions for compliance with applicable standards, rules and regulations, and approved budgets. Analyzes variances and resolves issues with department heads.
Coordinates input of budget data. Implements procedures for specialized budgets. Analyzes budget reports to assure expenditures do not exceed budget.
Provides technical support to departments accessing the appropriate screens in the Banner system. May assist departments in cost-benefit analysis of project, program, and related proposals.
Prepares reports required by the sponsor of the Collegiate High School(s), state and other agencies, including but not limited to, quarterly financial statements, annual financial report, program cost report, annual property report and capital request plan.
Develops and maintains procedures for assigned areas and ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations for area of responsibility.
Works with both state and external agency auditors for respective funding sources. Provides necessary information as requested.
Models and sustains effective Servant-Leadership and Shared Governance practices which enhance the achievement of the vision, goals, plans and student-centered culture of Edison State College.
These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed; employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required. An employee with a disability is encouraged to contact the Human Resources Office to evaluate the job in greater detail in order to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in finance, accounting, business or related field.
Two (2) years of professional work experience in financial analysis and budgets.
Demonstrated experience using a personal computer, office software such as MS Office and electronic mail.
Demonstrated ability to:
* Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
* Work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
* Gather and analyze data, reason logically and draw valid conclusions.
* Interpret and apply laws, rules, standards and procedures pertinent to the professional operations of the Office of Financial Services.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional work experience within an institution of higher education.
Experience and knowledge with SCT Banner Finance applications.
Experience and proficiency with Crystal Report Writer.
Critical Skills/Expertise
All employees are expected to:
* Promote a common purpose consistent with stated College goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
* Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
* Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
* Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
* Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
* Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with a diverse population while understanding and respecting each other’s view of the world, personalities and working styles.
* Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
* Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
* Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
Work Conditions/Physical Demands/Special Conditions
Physical: Routinely requires the ability to see, hear, and speak. Routinely requires sitting, bending, stooping, walking. On occasion, incumbents may be required to lift 20 or more pounds.
Environmental: Normal general office
Mental: Routinely requires the ability to interpret, analyze and perform critical thinking skills.
Edison State College is proud to be a tobacco-free organization.
Edison State College is committed to providing an educational and working environment free from discrimination and harassment. All programs, activities, employment and facilities of Edison State College are available to all on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran's status. The College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Questions pertaining to educational equity, equal access, or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College's Equity Officer.
The College’s Equity Officer/Title IX Coordinator is:
Ronald A. Dente, Jr.
Director, Human Resources/Assistant General Council
Royal Palm Hall N-120 – Lee Campus
8099 College Pkwy. SW
Ft. Myers, FL 33919
239-489-9293
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