Admin & Fiscal Support Spec

University of Hawaii system; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i system seeks an Admin & Fiscal Support Spec to assist in daily fiscal and administrative operations for the Study Abroad Center at UH Manoa. The role includes processing financial transactions, managing student accounts, and coordinating with university units and international partners.

The position emphasizes accuracy, FERPA compliance, and effective communication with stakeholders. 11-month, full-time temporary assignment with duties across budgeting and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, communications, liberal arts, or related field and two years of professional accounting/fiscal experience.
• Knowledge of accounting/fiscal administration concepts, terminology, and practices.
• Familiar with federal/state laws, rules, and systems related to accounting and fiscal administration.
• Ability to identify problems and resolve typical issues in accounting and fiscal administration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet software, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day fiscal and administrative operations of the Study Abroad Center, including processing transactions and student accounts.
• Serve as fiscal contact with university units and international partners.
• Establish and monitor student accounts in Banner and ensure timely payments and postings.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

FERPA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Liberal Arts, or related field

Tools

Banner

KFS

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Google platforms

Job description

Admin & Fiscal Support Spec (0096697T)

2026-02331

Department

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - OGE - Study Abroad Center

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/17/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

0096697T

Description

Title: Admin & Fiscal Support Spec

Position Number: 0096697T

Hiring Unit: OFFICE OF THE PROVOST, OFFICE OF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT, STUDY ABROAD CENTER

Location: UH at Manoa

Date Posted: October 30, 2026

Closing Date: November 17, 2026

Band: A

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities

1. *Assists with the day-to-day fiscal and administrative operations of the Study Abroad Center, including reviewing, processing, and tracking financial transactions and student accounts for multiple study abroad programs worldwide.
2. *Serves as a primary fiscal point of contact with university units (Cashier's Office, Financial Aid, Disbursing, Fiscal Administrators), faculty, and international partners.
3. *Establishes, monitors, and maintains student accounts within the Banner student information system, tracking timely payments, processing financial obligation holds, and ensuring prompt posting of fees for overseas disbursements.
4. *Manages accounts receivable functions, ensuring the accurate, timely transfer and control of student deposits and funds from the UHM financial system to overseas program processing.
5. *Reviews, prepares, and executes all revenue and expenditure documents, including deposits, procurements, travel requests, grants, and scholarships in compliance with UH, and State policies.
6. *Calculates, audits, and processes timely student reimbursements or charges resulting from foreign currency exchange fluctuations after final overseas institutional payments are settled.
7. *Coordinates timely international wire transfers and foreign currency payments to overseas institutions, ensuring appropriate conversion rates and adherence to strict pre-program deadlines.
8. *Coordinates, reviews, and executes annual travel requests, travel completions, and advance funding requests for faculty and staff, collaborating closely with UHM fiscal offices.
9. *Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial ledgers, internal cash flow projections, accounts receivable ledgers, and budget status reports for the Center's management.
10. *Provides technical guidance, policy interpretation, and fiscal recommendations regarding UH compliance and administrative requirements to the Center Director and Principal Investigators.
11. *Advises study abroad students and parents on financial procedures, estimated program costs, and assists financial aid recipients with promissory notes and disbursement problem-solving.
12. *Maintains the Center's student enrollment database, tracks study abroad insurance agreements/premiums, and coordinates vendor payments for website domain and webmaster operations.
13. Additional responsibilities may include participating in vendor inquiries, managing collections for delinquent accounts, and conducting institutional visitations to support and strengthen global partnerships.
14. *Applies knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and relevant privacy frameworks to process, store, and share student records securely, safeguarding sensitive information during daily administrative operations and interdepartmental communications.
15. Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Function

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Liberal Arts, or related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for accounting or fiscal administration; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of accounting and fiscal administration demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with accounting and fiscal administration.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of accounting and fiscal administration.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and proficiency across Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), Adobe, and Google platforms.
8. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
9. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial statements and statistical reports, differentiate trends, and apply analytical techniques to resolve complex program and fiscal matters.
10. Demonstrated ability to communicate and speak effectively, tactfully, and professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, administrators, personnel, and participating overseas institutions.
11. Proven familiarity with student privacy laws and compliance frameworks, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Desirable Qualifications

1. Proficiency using the Banner student information system, and Kuali Financial System (KFS) to extract data and process transactions.
2. Working knowledge of systemwide UH procurement, accounting, and travel regulations.
3. Advanced technical skill in extracting data from database systems and mainframe financial/personnel frameworks to prepare comprehensive management and cash flow reports.
4. Experience designing and maintaining professional websites and data database environments.
5. Prior professional experience in financial auditing and/or working with accepted governmental and fund accounting systems.
6. Personal experience studying or residing abroad as part of an institutional university program.
7. Verbal and written proficiency in one or more foreign languages offered through the UHM Study Abroad Center.

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

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Inquiries: Dr. Sarita Rai, 808-956-4738 [e-mail]