North Carolina State University · 2 days ago
Temporary Program Specialist of Operations and Financial Analyst
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$28.51/hr - $32/hr
5+ years expNorth Carolina State University is seeking a Temporary Program Specialist of Operations and Financial Analyst. The role involves managing program budgets, tracking inventory, and ensuring accurate financial reporting while providing excellent customer service to stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Manage program budgets to ensure expenditures align with approved grant budgets and do not exceed budget line items
Review and verify that purchased materials and services align with estimated costs used in budget development
Track and manage inventory of program materials, maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventory records
Establish and monitor inventory reorder points based on average usage and historical trends
Respond to customer and partner organization requests in a timely, professional, and service-oriented manner; accurately fulfill orders
Interact with vendors to obtain and evaluate quotes, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, and materials
Place purchase orders with vendors and monitor order fulfillment and delivery timelines
Process and track vendor invoices to support timely payment and accurate financial reconciliation
Create, complete, and maintain funder performance reports to track program implementation and outcomes
Develop and maintain performance dashboards for 55 participating organizations using Excel, Google Sheets, and related tools
Create and update internal reports tracking cumulative monthly progress toward annual performance goals
Monitor university reporting and tracking systems to ensure participating organizations submit required monthly activity data
Create and update monthly reports detailing program elements delivered by each participating organization
Compile and organize monthly funder reports, including progress toward performance goals and supporting documentation for expenditures
Utilize Excel, Google Suite (Forms, Sheets, Drive), Canva, and other web-based tools to support data management, reporting, and communication
Maintain organized, accurate records while demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through
Collect, organize, and manage participant evaluation forms
Enter evaluation results into statistical software program ( SPSS ), establish variables, value range, and conduct analyses to provide insights into program trends and impacts
Assist the PI with other activities related to fiscal management, data analyses and reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, analyze financial data, and produce accurate and timely reports
Strong customer service skills with the ability to work effectively and professionally with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter, showing initiative in managing responsibilities independently while exercising sound judgment in determining when guidance, clarification, or approval is needed
Proven reliability, strong organizational skills, and a high level of attention to detail
Proven solution-orientation and self-driven team player
Demonstrated success and proficiency in the areas of research, collaboration, and communication
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and reporting
Proficiency in Google Suite, including creating Google Forms driven by Google Sheets data and managing and analyzing data in Google Sheets
Ability to learn and navigate university and web-based tracking systems efficiently
Proficient in verbal and written skills
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Five (5) years of experience managing or supporting a grant-funded program, preferably in a university or nonprofit setting
Experience preparing funder reports and tracking performance metrics
Experience with Canva or similar graphic design tools for creating dashboards, reports, or visual materials
Experience working with multiple partner organizations and compliance-driven reporting environments
Experience setting up data sets and performing data analysis using a statistical software package, preferably SPSS
Benefits
Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
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Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Childcare discounts
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Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60.84MKey Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Safety CouncilBezos Earth Fund
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2024-05-31Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Marshall Brain
Director
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