Financial Administrator 2, Student Affairs
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Full Time
1 day ago
Key skills
BIPower BISAPLeadership
About this role
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
About The Resident Education and Development (RED) Team
Our Resident Education and Development (RED) team is responsible for providing leadership in the development of a positive community within the residence communities. Our goal is to be a partner in students' educational journey through an intentional, educational, and vibrant residential experience.
Job Overview
The Business Officer of Student Affairs is looking to hire a Financial Administrator 2 to provide support to the following offices: Student Conduct & Community Standards, Dean of Students Office (including the Bearcat Pantry & Resource Center), and Resident Education and Development (RED). These offices provide a number of key services to support student belonging, student engagement, student wellbeing & safety, and student accountability for the UC Community. The Financial Administrator 2 will be responsible for overseeing the planning and supervision of the fiscal administrative activities within a designated functional area.
Essential Functions
- Oversee daily processing and accounting functions; ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with university, local, state and federal requirements and standard accounting and audit procedures including all compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Proficiency in preparing budgets, collaborating with functional units to develop forecasts, to monitor and report on financial results.
- Comprehend and enforce the University’s financial policies and apply these policies to various financial transactions and offer guidance to leadership.
- Monitor the financial status of budgetary allocations.
- May coordinate personnel functions for a functional area.
- Assist with processing, reconciliations, and training related to Bank of America (BOA) cards
- Develop and maintain training materials and standard workflows for navigating and utilizing the Concur system
- Communicate fiscal policy updates to the department, promoting awareness and compliance
- Process supplier payments and manage other financial transactions within university financial systems (PACE)
- Perform related duties based on departmental needs. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related work.
- Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
Two (2) years of finance or accounting experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
•Detail oriented and organized
•Strong analytical skills
•Ability to multi-task and prioritize
•Experience with Microsoft office (Power BI and Excel)
•Experience with SAP
•Higher Ed Experience
Application Information
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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