Graduate Finance & Awards Coordinator

Universityofnotredame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Graduate School seeks a Financial Administrator to oversee financial support for ~3,000 graduate students, including stipends, scholarships, and health insurance subsidies. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, you’ll ensure accurate, compliant processing and responsive support to departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business, finance, or accounting, 1–2 years budgeting experience, and strong communication skills. On-site in South Bend, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience managing complex budgets.
• Ability to convey financial issues clearly and concisely.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with budgeting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations for graduate students and academic programs.
• Process, review, and document financial transactions per university policy.
• Coordinate professional development award funding with stakeholders.
• Process payments and travel expense reports for compliance.
• Generate financial reports and provide analyses of impact.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Process improvement mindset

Department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting

Tools

Business Objects

Tableau

GLez

Google Suite

Job description

The University of Notre Dame Graduate School seeks a Financial Administrator to oversee financial support for ~3,000 graduate students, including stipends, scholarships, and health insurance subsidies. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, you’ll ensure accurate, compliant processing and responsive support to departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business, finance, or accounting, 1–2 years budgeting experience, and strong communication skills. On-site in South Bend, Indiana.