James Madison University · 12 hours ago
Fiscal & Administrative Assistant in the College of Education
Harrisonburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$44K/yr - $44K/yrJames Madison University (JMU) is a vibrant, welcoming community dedicated to preparing students for a bright future. The Fiscal & Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Offices of the Dean and the Associate Deans, maintaining budgets, overseeing purchasing, and offering administrative assistance.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Maintains computerized accounting of CoE operating budgets
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
Handles faculty and student travel-related authorizations, reservations, professional memberships, and reimbursements for personnel of the Dean’s and Associate Deans’ Offices
Provides administrative support to office leadership, and assists select 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 College of Education’s mission: to prepare educators and leaders to thrive in a complex global environment
Other duties as assigned
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
Company data provided by crunchbase