Data Processor, Operations

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking a Data Processor in Operations within the Fiscal Affairs division. This role will handle data entry, financial transactions, and administrative support for Directors and senior leaders.

The position requires processing requisitions, managing petty cash, and coordinating with multiple departments. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, with Workday Finance familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of administrative support, data entry, accounts payable, procurement, or related office experience.
• Experience with Workday Finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process departmental expense reports, attach receipts, and assign expenditures to the correct cost center.
• Manage petty cash fund.
• Process requisitions, supplier contracts, and requests for invoices for all departments.

Skills

Data entry

Administrative support

Accounts payable

Procurement

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Workday Finance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday Finance

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Data Processor, Operations

Division: Fiscal Affairs

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Assistant Vice President, Procurement andOperations

Positions Supervised: n/a

Job Summary

The data entry processor is responsible for processing allfinancial transactions on behalf of all departments within CampusOperations as well as providing administrative support toDirectors, the Assistant Vice President, Associate Vice President,and Senior Vice President. This position will also manage andsupport minor requisitions for the campus.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representationof the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shallnot be construed as a declaration of the total of the specificduties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employeesmay be directed to perform job-related tasks other than thosespecifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Processes departmental expense reports which include compilingpurchases, attaching receipts, and assigning expenditures to theapplicable cost center within Campus Operations.
• Manages petty cash fund
• Processes requisitions, supplier contracts, new supplierrequests, supplier invoice requests, and requests for invoicesforall departments within Campus Operations
• Maintains and updates the status of all open financialtransactions
• Supports procurement-related activities by coordinating andprocessing university beverage and catering orders
• Reviews and processes University purchase requisitions of$1,000 or less

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassadorof the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Provides timely customer support for daily operationsinquiries

Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration

• Serves as the initial contact for all guests of CampusOperations
• Communicates and coordinates with Directors on administrativetasks and financial transactions
• Communicates with University stakeholders on matters regardingminor purchases

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

An equivalent combination ofeducation, training and experience will be considered. Additionalrequirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) to three (3) years of administrative support, dataentry, accounts payable, procurement, or related officeexperience
• Experience with Workday Finance, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesnecessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively withindividuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Strong diligence, attention to detail, and criticalthinking
• Microsoft Office Suite and database systems experience
• Highly organized and able to work on multiple taskssimultaneously
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills includingwritten and verbal communication

Work Environment

Environmental or atmospheric conditionscommonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions.Please click here to view Lindenwood University’sflexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Fully On-Ground

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described beloware representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform essential functions.

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hoursdaily
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.