Financial Operations Coordinator

Title: Financial Operations Coordinator
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Campus Recreation

Job Summary

The mission of Campus Recreation encourages the campus community to embrace fun and well-being through movement, challenge, and play.

The Financial Operations Coordinator is responsible for all large-scale department events operations and scheduling, assisting the Assistant Director of Financial Operations with financial duties, and overseeing the payroll process for the Campus Recreation department.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$49,000 - $55,000 annual, combined with an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, management, sports management, or related field.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
(NOTE: A master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.)
3. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
4. Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to accounting problems.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree.
2. Experience with successful large event development and/or coordination.
3. Demonstrated experience with Innosoft Fusion (or equivalent member management software) and EMS (or equivalent scheduling and facility management software).
4. Ability to communicate proficiently in both verbal and written formats.
5. Possess American Red Cross CPR/AED/BBP and First Aid basic certification.
6. Possess American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid instructor certification or must obtain within the first year of employment.
7. Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office 2016 or equivalent product.
8. Experience with Colleague, Budget Center/Cognos and TMA.
9. Demonstrated experience in finance, budgeting, and cost control principles.

Work Hours

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

December 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience