Fiscal Specialist 2 - College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CSTEM)

About the role

The Fiscal Specialist 2 – College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CSTEM) position supports the CSTEM Dean’s Office. Reporting to the College Director of Finance & Administrative Services, this role provides fiscal assistance and administrative management within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CSTEM).

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and developing budgets for grants, contracts, state funds, and/or program funds.
• Establishing and maintaining cost center and/or self-sustaining accounts.
• Maintaining professional fee records.
• Cooking reimbursement, purchasing, payroll support, and fiscal planning.
• Interpreting and applying rules and regulations to resolve problems.
• Advising faculty and staff regarding applicable policies and procedures.
• Recommend alternative courses of action.

Requirements

• AAS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Three years of successful full-time work experience using a variety of software programs including Microsoft Suite, Google Docs, Adobe, etc.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a superior level of organization.
• Experience maintaining electronic records and files.
• Demonstrated success handling a demanding workload with overlapping deadlines and requiring great attention to detail, perseverance, initiative, and ability to function equally well taking direction and working independently.
• Flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience performing fiscal/budgetary responsibilities in a college or university environment.
• Advanced experience working with Excel &/or Google Sheets, including: demonstrated ability to develop complex spreadsheets using advanced features, working knowledge of excel/google sheets formulas and functions, and ability to create spreadsheets to develop and maintain records.
• One-year full time work experience demonstrating success in handling communications with a variety of different kinds of internal and external clients, such as federal, state, city, and county government agencies, professionals in the community, internal staff/managers/administrators, students, and other constituents.
• Experience in managing fiscal/budgetary responsibilities for grants, contracts, and/or sponsored programs.

Skills

• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Collegiality
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, and retirement.
• Tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee, and free transportation through STA buses.

Pay

The salary for this position is $47,940 to $53,952. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Schedule

Regular work schedule of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with the possibility of teleworking according to university policy and occasional nights and weekends.