Academic Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Rock Valley College; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Valley College is seeking an Academic Compensation Assistant to oversee faculty and adjunct pay processes and reporting. The role requires processing payroll tasks, developing payroll procedures, and ensuring accuracy within established timelines.

You will also support the Vice President of Academic Affairs and maintain confidentiality in all financial activities. Ideal candidates possess an associate degree, one year of administrative or financial experience, strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; business or accounting courses preferred.
• Must have one year of administrative or financial experience.
• Must be a proactive problem solver, capable of identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues and inefficiencies.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with team members, seniors, and other key personnel.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Must manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to all clients through all methods of contact.
• Process payroll documentation, including initiating, maintaining, and verifying.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets for payroll categories.
• Develop and implement procedures related to faculty and adjunct pay processing operations.
• Assist Human Resources with new hire orientation when requested.
• Maintain and distribute a schedule of pay periods with deadlines for Academic Affairs.
• Maintain knowledge of Colleague system related to academic schedules and loads.
• Attend seminars and workshops and participate in College committees.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Colleague system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Rock Valley College is seeking an Academic Compensation Assistant to oversee faculty and adjunct pay processes and reporting. The role requires processing payroll tasks, developing payroll procedures, and ensuring accuracy within established timelines.

You will also support the Vice President of Academic Affairs and maintain confidentiality in all financial activities. Ideal candidates possess an associate degree, one year of administrative or financial experience, strong communication skills,