Fiscal and Administrative Specialist (Part - Time)

About the role

Gearing Up for Success: James Madison University partners with Staunton City Schools to offer a federally funded GEAR UP grant. As a part-time Fiscal and Administrative Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting the project director and GEAR UP staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Project Director and GEAR UP staff.
• Cook up travel plans and reimbursements for GEAR UP staff.
• Coordinate meetings and events, including reserving space and setting up catering.
• Oversee daily office operations, including purchasing, incoming and outgoing mail, paperwork processing, and work order requests.
• Maintain financial records and reconcile all expenditures monthly.
• Maintain and reconcile all match forms, communicating and obtaining signatures from various school employees.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of fiscal management, including reconciliation and basic accounting procedures.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and learn new systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service experience with excellent oral and written communication.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Initiative and attention to detail and accuracy.