Position Vacancy ID:
105008

Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing

Working Title:
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

Official Title:
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST SENIOR(00162)

Hiring Department:
A483300-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CTR FOR JEWISH STUDIES

FTE:
100%

Term:
This is an Ongoing appointment

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $18.03

Job Summary:
Starting pay is based on experience, with a minimum starting rate of $18.03 per hour.

Under the general direction of the Director and Associate Director of the Center for Jewish Studies, the Financial Specialist is responsible for the administration and management of very detailed and complex financial operations, including research funds, general 101 funds, program revenue funds (136), and several 233 and 161 funds for a Center with annual expenditures of approximately $800,000. This responsibility includes the preparation, administration, and day-to-day operation required to administer UW Foundation endowment funds totaling approximately $8 million. Financial management activities include reporting, data gathering and analysis, and procedural development duties.

The role of the Financial Specialist requires initiative, independent judgment, and excellent decision making skills. The position serves as the first point of contact for Center faculty, students, staff, the Dean's office, and outside vendors for advice, direction, training, and problem resolution related to transactions and processes. The position requires extensive communication and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with UW faculty/staff, administrative officials, and the general public. The position requires extensive and detailed knowledge of federal, state, and university rules, regulations, limits, and best practices. The ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in developing, applying and interpreting UW financial policies and procedures, is imperative.

Requirements:


Additional Requirements:


Schedule Comment:
Flexible during regular work hours

Contact:
Michelle McCrumb
michelle.mccrumb@wisc.edu
608-263-2305
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

For questions on the position contact: Michelle McCrumb, michelle.mccrumb@wisc.edu or (608) 263-2305

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best qualified applicants. Thus, your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position including your work experience in the following, if applicable, and where it was performed:

- Using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
- Proficiency with Wordpress
- Reviewing payroll transactions to ensure correct payment amounts
- Developing and managing budgets
- Managing calendars, computers, presentation and office equipment

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Probationary Period will be Required

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Applications Open: May 24 2018 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 7 2018 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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