Fiscal Technician 2
- Employer
- Washington State University
- Location
- Pullman, WA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Posted data: 2021-10-06
Req: R-2700
Title:
148M-YN - Fiscal Technician 2Business Title:
Fiscal Technician 2Location:
Employee Type:
ClassifiedJob Family:
Civil Service - OT EligiblePosition Details:
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.
Summary of Duties:
Under general supervision of the Office Support Supervisor for Housing and Dining Financial Services, the Fiscal Technician for Housing and Dining Financial Services applies their extensive knowledge of the system to interact with students, parents and staff regarding Housing and Dining Services and student financial contracts for these services. The Housing and Dining system houses approximately 7000 students and provides approximately 14000 meals per day. The main responsibilities include exercising independent judgment to interpret and apply rules and regulations to students in relation to their Housing and Dining contracts, contract policies and procedures, communicating and explaining balances owed on the student’s account, describing web-site navigation and self-service functions to customers; keeping web-based information current, maintaining student account records, posting charges and adjustments relating to Housing and Dining in the University’s Student Financials system, leading and training other staff in the customer service and account posting functions, receiving and recording cash transactions, validating account balances, operating a POS system, counting and balancing cash funds, maintaining spreadsheets using Excel, and special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High school graduation or equivalent; one year of general clerical or fiscal experience; OR equivalent education/experience.
Experience working with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) and a large accounts receivable system.
Minimum of six months customer service experience such as retail, restaurant or commercial sales.
Experience operating a cash register or POS system, receipting and processing cash and credit/debit transactions.
Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated sensitivity to and experience in effectively working with diverse or multicultural populations.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain contracts policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to assist customers in the navigation of a business website to assist with self-service opportunities.
Experience assisting customers using an e-commerce (web payment) application.
Experience working in the WSU Housing and Dining System.
Experience using coin and bill counters.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
Student Affairs
Department Name:
Finance & Personnel Services
City, State, Zip:
This position is located in Pullman, Washington 99163 and is not eligible for remote work.
Monthly Salary:
$2,738.00
FTE:
100%
This is a permanent position.
Screening Date:
This recruitment has been reposted. Screening of applications has begun and will remain ongoing until a successful applicant has been identified.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
Organization
Working at Washington State University
Founded as the people’s university, WSU embraces its land-grant heritage, seeking to transform lives through education, research, and community engagement and service. The University has been delivering life-changing knowledge and discoveries to the state, region, nation, and the world for nearly 130 years. WSU enjoys productive partnerships with major industries in the state, including agribusiness, aerospace, health care, software, technology, and construction. The colleges at WSU Health Sciences Spokane have formed robust partnerships across the state of Washington, both with large medical centers and hospitals, as well as a variety of rural and community hospitals and clinics.
WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.
WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.
WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.
Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.
WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.
WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.
WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.
Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.
Diversity Profile: Washington State University
As a land-grant institution, diversity, equity, and inclusion serve as core values and beliefs of Washington State University (WSU). At the university, college, or department level, WSU is committed to fostering open, proactive dialogue to create a more inclusive culture at all its locations including the five physical campuses and its online Global Campus, as well as its 39 Extension offices, four research centers, and 25 small business development centers.
Core Belief
WSU is committed to achieving an ethical and socially just society for all. Instituting social change on a large scale begins at home with system-level policies that actively promote equity. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout every aspect of its statewide system. We strive to create a climate that enables underrepresented students, faculty, and staff to thrive in communities that foster a sense of belonging in a culture of inclusion. The ultimate goal? Creation of institutional culture in which inclusion and equity are the norms, a model that helps move the world toward a place in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.
Core Value
Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promotion of an ethical and socially just society through an intentional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
WSU’s core ideology can be found in its System Strategic Plan.
WSU’s Student Body
WSU's student body statewide is ethnically diverse: 31 percent of our students are underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students represent nearly 33 percent of the total enrollment. About 15 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington and about 7 percent are international students. System-wide enrollment reached a record 31,607 students in fall 2019.
Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Recently Announced
Dr. Lisa Guerrero was recently named associate vice provost for inclusive excellence. Guerrero has been an active advocate for diversity and inclusion since joining the WSU faculty in 2004. She is currently a professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies in WSU’s School of Languages, Cultures, and Race. She will maintain her faculty position, while serving as associate vice provost in a half-time appointment.
Dr. Guerrero will provide leadership to academic affairs in implementing WSU’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She will help to identify and implement best practices and evidence-based approaches in faculty hiring, tenure and promotion, research support, faculty retention, teaching and mentoring, and curriculum planning. One of her first areas of responsibility will be to oversee the Racism and Social Inequality in the Americas faculty cluster hire program for Fall 2021.
Representative Affinity Groups
Representative affinity groups within the Washington State University system include the following:
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association (AAPIFSA)
- Association for Faculty Women (AFW)
- Black Faculty and Staff Association
- Chicanx, Latinx, Faculty, Staff, & Allies Association
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Disabled Faculty and Staff Allies Association (DFSA)
- Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS)
- LGBTQ Faculty and Staff
- President’s Commission on Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation (GIESO)
- WSU Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (WiSTEM)
WSU Resources and Offices
WSU Human Resource Services supports a climate of integrity and equity that actively reflects open, respectful dialog. Additional resources are available on the Human Resource Services website.
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