Finance Support Specialist, Center for Global Engagement (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

James Madison University (JMU) is seeking a part-time Finance Support Specialist for the Center for Global Engagement (CGE). The role provides daily fiscal and administrative support, coordinating routine financial processing, reconciliations, purchasing, travel reimbursements, and maintaining financial records in alignment with university and state requirements.

The position offers ~29 hours per week during regular business hours, reporting to the Finance Manager and Operations team.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and process routine accounting and financial transactions on behalf of CGE and its units, including Accounting Vouchers, Accounting Transaction Vouchers, Local Funds transfer forms, JMU Foundation reimbursement and payment documentation, deposits, budget-related forms, and other fiscal paperwork.
• Serve as a central point of contact for routine fiscal paperwork and help ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and processed efficiently.
• Review documentation for appropriate account information

Descripción del empleo

Working Title: Finance Support Specialist, Center for Global Engagement (Part-Time)

State Role Title:Administrative Office Specialist III

Position Type:Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status:Part-Time

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division:Center for Global Engagement

Department:100148 - CGE Administration

Pay Band:3

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount:$22 - $23

Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:11/5/2026

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we're more than just a publicly funded institution - we're a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

JMU offers several perks to all employees including:

• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change - and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

Discover what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) works across the university and around the world to advance global learning, international education, study abroad, international student and scholar support, partnerships, and other programs that connect JMU with people and organizations globally. Our work involves a wide range of funding sources, international and domestic vendors, travel, events, student and faculty programming, and financial processes that may require flexibility, careful problem-solving, and coordination across multiple university offices.

CGE is seeking a part-time Finance Support Specialist to provide day-to-day fiscal and administrative support across the Center. Working closely with the Finance Manager and the Operations team, this position serves as a central resource for routine financial processing, reconciliations, purchasing, travel and reimbursements, financial records, and related fiscal activities. The Finance Support Specialist helps ensure financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with university and state requirements while supporting the unique needs of a global and internationally focused office.

This position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with financial information and systems, enjoys helping colleagues navigate business processes, and is willing to learn and problem-solve when standard processes do not always fit neatly with international activities.

Schedule: ~29 hours per week during regular business hours

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Processing and Departmental Fiscal Support

Prepare and process routine accounting and financial transactions on behalf of CGE and its units, including Accounting Vouchers, Accounting Transaction Vouchers, Local Funds transfer forms, JMU Foundation reimbursement and payment documentation, deposits, budget-related forms, and other fiscal paperwork.
Serve as a central point of contact for routine fiscal paperwork and help ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and processed efficiently.
Review documentation for appropriate account information