Search #: 498518
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Fiscal, Accounting and Budget

JOB SUMMARY

The Center for Advanced Engineering Education (CAEE) in the College of Engineering seeks dynamic and team-oriented candidates for a full-time Finance and Program Coordinator (Educational Program Coordinator) position. The successful candidate will be open-minded, collaborative, and flexible in addressing the needs of a growing College with diverse needs. Reporting to the Director of the CAEE, the Finance and Program Coordinator position requires an individual with strong fiscal and administrative abilities who will be responsible for programmatic and financial operations for the CAEE.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the coordinator for all College of Engineering CAEE programs, including processing and maintaining necessary paperwork, records, and files.
• Compiles data and prepares reports to aid in evaluating program effectiveness; produces ad hoc enrollment and financial reports as needed.
• Generates monthly budgetary reports and prepares annual fiscal reports as well as other required financial reports throughout the year.
• Provide year-end budget reconciliation and department financial transactions.
• Executes invoicing to third-party partners and professional enhancement CAEE clients, and processes payments from students and companies each semester.
• Responds to inquiries from prospective and current students, faculty, and others regarding program policies, procedures, and requirements, making referrals as appropriate.
• Assists in advising students or participants regarding academic program planning and course selection, and explains program policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Provides preliminary review of student applications in the university system for all Engineering departments, as well as centers and institutes that the College collaborates with.
• Serves as a liaison between the CAEE and other university offices.
• Processes special payroll hires each semester and supervises student employees.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. At least four years of related experience.
3. Strong and demonstrable knowledge of financial acumen, income and expenditure tracking, and accounting principles.
4. Demonstrated organizational abilities.
5. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working in an academic setting.
2. Demonstrated experience providing financial and administrative support in a team environment.
3. Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Kuali Financial Systems, Core-CT, HuskyBuy, PeopleSoft, Slate, and Concur.
4. Ability to expertly manage time and deadlines, and juggle multiple competing priorities.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time permanent position located on the Storrs campus. The University offers a full range of health/retirement benefits. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s background and experience. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498518 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on August 15, 2024.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.

Advertised: Aug 01 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 15 2024 Eastern Daylight Time