The Senior Financial Administrator will serve as a primary point of contact and specialist in all financial management and financial advising areas for student organizations at Carnegie Mellon University. The role requires a high level of integrity, adaptability, and passion to work closely with students, colleagues, and external constituents. The Senior Financial Administrator must thrive in a high-volume environment and provide first-rate service and support to diverse students, colleagues, and external constituents.
Requirements
- Work closely with, and direct, student organizations regarding financial policies and protocols, budget development/management, and purchasing procedures.
- Coordinate annual requirements and ongoing training content for student organization leaders.
- Conduct monthly, semesterly and annual analysis of student organization accounts.
- Process and/or oversee processing of financial transactions for student organizations including purchase orders, journal entries, redistributions, credit card verifications, etc.
- Supervise two direct reports including monitoring team workflow.
- Serve as approver for all student organization procurement cards and expense reimbursements.
- Ensure accuracy of data in the online financial tool (TartanConnect) used by student organizations and communicate timely information and reminders.
- Manage yearly student activities fee allocation and movement between accounts in accordance with Student Government fiscal policy.
- Directly partner with Student Affairs finance team in training, financial troubleshooting, sponsorships and donations, processing support, and more.
- Advocate for, develop and implement innovative approaches to support financial processing for student organizations.
- Communicate directly with individuals and business vendors to determine method and requirements for payment including contracts for service, payroll appointments, and financial paperwork.
- In partnership with the Student Affairs finance staff, liaise with Finance, Procurement, Insurance, University Contracts, Enterprise Risk Management, and other departments to ensure compliance with all applicable university standards, policies, and requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
- Tuition benefits
- Ample paid time off and observed holidays
- Life and accidental death and disability insurance
- Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
- Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
- Fitness center access
