James Madison University · 3 weeks ago
Fiscal Technician - Department of Psychology
Harrisonburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$38K/yr - $42K/yrJames Madison University (JMU) is a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. The Fiscal Technician position provides support to the Psychology Academic Unit Head and faculty by coordinating financial and personnel functions for the department.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Maintains computerized accounting of department operating budgets, foundations, and indirect costs
Reconciles budgets and provides monthly summary reports
Oversees purchasing (including via Virginia’s eProcurement Marketplace), equipment requests and contracts, as well as service requests as needed
Initiates grant budgeting, purchasing and spending following guidelines from funding agencies and JMU’s Office of Sponsored Programs
Handles faculty and student travel-related authorizations, reservations, professional memberships, and reimbursements
Prepares all departmental electronic personnel action requests (ePARs) and related forms
Provides administrative support for faculty position recruitment and postings, as well as hiring paperwork and processes for student assistants, graduate assistants, and part-time staff
Supervises student assistants in the department office to ensure their effective completion of assigned tasks
Maintains department personnel records and serves as an information resource for newly hired faculty and staff
Attends faculty meetings
Coordinates departmental calendar, and schedules/assists with department events (e.g., awards ceremony, departmental lunches, receptions). This includes room reservations, coordinating with catering, and supporting faculty event planners
Maintains records and facilitates communication related to university advancement and scholarships and awards
Provides administrative support to office leadership, and assists department faculty, students, and visitors as needed
Develops procedures to execute duties and responsibilities effectively and efficiently
Communicates effectively with campus partners within and beyond the department
Organizes and prioritizes work to meet established deadlines
Demonstrates a professional commitment to the Department of Psychology’s overriding values: Understanding the experiences of all individuals and contributing to a supportive, welcoming environment for all members of the department’s community and beyond; effective and ethical data stewardship; customer service; collaboration; proactive problem solving; respect for a wide variety of working styles; willingness to stretch beyond specified tasks
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with MS Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with or ability to learn PeopleSoft's System Administration module
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Preferred
Experience working with PeopleSoft's Finance and HRMS modules, ePAR, AIM, and the eVA online procurement system is beneficial, or a demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly
Experience with Chrome River or a comparable expense management system is beneficial
Benefits
Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.
Company
James Madison University
James Madison University offers programs on the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student.
Founded in 1908Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Johnny Ginnity, SES, FACHE
University Lecturer--CEO
Caroline Shelly
Co-founder and President of SMAD Club
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