General Information

The School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Financial and Administrative Specialist to support the overall mission of JMU and the School.

The School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication is a vibrant, independent writing program with over twenty full-time and twelve part-time faculty representing a wide variety of research and teaching interests. Our program is committed to building a welcoming and creative environment for teaching, scholarship, and service.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Fiscal and Administrative Specialist provides key support to the department head, staff, and faculty of the School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication at JMU in the areas of fiscal management and technology in the following ways:

Manage budgets and monitor financial accounts, including monthly reconciliations, monthly reports, small purchase credit card, travel approvals and reimbursements.
Identify technology needs and manage purchases.
Purchase supplies and equipment, serving as fixed assets coordinator, and submitting work orders.
Run queries, keeping databases up-to-date and maintaining records.
Cross-train on various JMU systems and programs to provide administrative support with scheduling, data entry, student enrollment, etc.
Answer and route departmental phone calls.
Respond to emails promptly and courteously, providing accurate information as needed.
Assist faculty, students, and visitors to the office.

Qualifications

Required:

Proficiency in the Windows operating environment and Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of best practices in office environments
Ability to manage budgets and perform fiscal reporting (budget revisions, credit card reconciliations, etc.) with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to maintain working knowledge of technological trends to identify technology needs and manage purchasing of necessary upgrades
Ability to work independently and to take initiative across a variety of tasks
Ability to provide effective back-up customer service and assistance

Additional Considerations:

Experience with JMU systems (eVA, Chrome River, Finance, HR, SPCC, AiM, Student Admin, etc.)
Knowledge of state and university procurement regulations and policies
Knowledge of JMU fiscal policies and procedures
Experiences with social media and various design platforms

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Financial and Administrative Specialist - School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication

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800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA

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