On-Campus Finance & Operations Specialist (Temporary)

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 4,835,000 - 5,298,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange, California is seeking a temporary, part-time Business Operations Specialist to manage the Fowler School of Engineering’s financial and business operations on campus.

Under the Director of Operations, you will oversee budgeting, employment processes, and financial transactions, coordinating with Financial Services, HR, Payroll, Purchasing, and Sponsored Projects, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or business.
• Minimum four years in budgetary, administrative, accounting, and fiscal reconciliation.
• Experience interpreting financial policies and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; adaptable to enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school’s day-to-day financial operations and improve accountability.
• Generate biweekly and monthly reports, and monitor budget variances.
• Serve as liaison to Financial Services, Payroll, Purchasing, HR, and Sponsored Projects.
• Review financial transactions for compliance with policies and funding guidelines.
• Oversee faculty and student travel, start-up packages, gifts, and awards.
• Provide training and communications on policies to staff and faculty.
• Guide staff in using PeopleSoft Finance, Concur, and PeopleAdmin.
• Collaborate with the Director and Sponsored Projects to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Excel

PC proficiency

Team player

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related

Tools

PeopleSoft Finance

Concur

PeopleAdmin

Job description

Chapman University in Orange, California is seeking a temporary, part-time Business Operations Specialist to manage the Fowler School of Engineering’s financial and business operations on campus.

Under the Director of Operations, you will oversee budgeting, employment processes, and financial transactions, coordinating with Financial Services, HR, Payroll, Purchasing, and Sponsored Projects, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.