Howard University · 9 hours ago
Center Financial Management Support
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHoward University is dedicated to the strategic success of its mission through hiring qualified candidates. The Finance Support Coordinator will assist with budgetary matters, including processing, forecasting, and report preparations, while collaborating closely with various directors to advance strategic initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison to the School of Business Director of Budget and Fiscal Operations
Communicate with Executive Director and SPRI to coordinate (a) budget preparation/tracking (b) monitor the tracking of purchases in Workday and (c) confirm receipt of goods and services
Review and approve funding request forms, payment request forms, financial aid requisitions (FARs), personnel actions, purchase orders/requisitions, contracts, service requests, invoices, and other documents to facilitate spending and ensure compliance with the University’s policies and procedures
Compare actual departmental expenditures with budget allocations to analyze trends in spending and recommend approval or disapproval of budget requests
Track and reconcile Pcard transactions for all Center R Accounts and serve as a liaison with University PCard administrator to resolve problems
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and at least five (5) years related work experiences, or an equivalent combination of seven (7) years of relevant professional training and experiences may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications
A professional demonstration of knowledge and skills in business administration, higher education finance, and expertise in computerized financial accounting systems are highly desired
Ability to apply strict confidentiality to budgetary issues
Skilled in the operations of computers, related to software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and standard office equipment
Working knowledge of Workday, Financials, and eProcurement systems
Knowledge of budgetary accounting and budgeting cycles and related processes
Skilled in manipulating numbers, managing financial transactions and knowledge of basic and advance mathematics
Exhibit competence in both oral and written English with the ability to speak clearly
Ability to establish and maintain effective and collegial work relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external partners
Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems and manage conflict
Ability to follow instructions, pay attention to detail and adhere to a changing system of specific policies and procedures
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Company
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, and nonsectarian university.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.9MKey Investors
Gilead SciencesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-02-27Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sterling Brown Endowed Chair, Department of English
Recent News
2025-12-17
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