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Admin and Finance Coordinator

Company:
University of Oklahoma
Job Location:
Category:
Business and Financial Services
Type:
Full-Time
- Job Number:
242826
Organization: Social Work
Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule:
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5
Work Type: Onsite
Salary Range: Targeted salary $44,000-$48,000 based on experience
Benefits Provided: Yes
Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter
Job Description

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The Admin and Finance Coordinator would provide necessary support with finances, personnel, and office support to faculty, staff, and students. Support from this position would focus on grant, center, contract, MOU, SRI, and residual funding support as well as handling all things GRA/student worker related and providing calendar support to the Associate Director of Social Work.

  • Manages all departmental accounts. Reconciles monthly financial reports to clear outstanding expenses, payroll, budget revisions and transfers. Creates cost spending certification reports. Monitors and ensures money is spent correctly. Sets up new vendors and ensures invoices are on the correct accounts. Makes cash deposits into special accounts. Maintains budget and grant administration, Pcard management, and OU Foundation funds.
  • Analyzes departmental financial procedures. Makes recommendations for change and develops strategy for change.
  • Acts as the payroll coordinator for the department or provides oversight. Collects time sheets, enters into PeopleSoft, tracks leave, completes ETR's and special pays. Submits all paper PAF, EPAF, EDR, travel and PET's. Picks up pay checks as needed.
  • Coordinates and carries out projects or assignments requiring initiative, independent action and specialized knowledge or expertise. May include producing in-house publications, performing public relations functions, and monitoring staff to ensure guidelines and procedures are followed.
  • Handles personnel issues, including but not limited to hiring, onboarding, annual evaluations and all the corresponding paperwork. Contacts various offices to request information as needed. Opens and monitors positions in PeopleSoft, updates time supervisor, assigns required trainings and runs reports as needed.
  • May conduct some training of office personnel. Secures computer access. Works with Human Resources Department on various issues.
  • Performs administrative duties including but not limited to ordering and tracking supplies, keeping a calendar, setting up meetings and appointments, and assisting with various awards and award committees. Solves departmental problems as they arise.
  • Assists with the development, implementation, and interpretation of policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal, state and university policies and regulations.
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
  • Assists with hiring, training, evaluating and delegating tasks to employees. Ensures work is completed in a timely manner.
  • Oversees records maintenance (inventory, personnel, office files, etc.)
  • Provides Faculty support with purchases, travel and faculty liaison, policies and procedures, faculty awards, funding requests, reimbursement requests.
  • Assist with faculty tenure, promotion and annual evaluation.
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Job Requirements

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Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management, or related field.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Skills:

  • Working knowledge of office procedures.
  • Working knowledge of accounting processes.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Ability to complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Ability to multitask and self-motivated.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Advanced computer skills with wide knowledge of business software.
  • Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

Certifications:

  • None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

  • Sit for prolonged periods. Communicate effectively and listen. Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
  • Standard office environment.

Department Preferences:

  • Prefer 24 months experience in financial management or accounting.
  • Prefer 12 months experience in higher education.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft

Supervision: None

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes
Special Indications: None
Job Posting: Nov 20, 2024
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