Strategic Program & Budget Coordinator

Wayne State University; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a detail-minded finance administrator to coordinate diverse business functions within a designated program. You will guide staff, track projects, and generate reports to support budgeting and financial management.

The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, reporting accuracy, and effective vendor interactions to resolve routine contract issues. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience using financial management and budgeting software.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Access.
• Knowledge of GAAP, accounting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of budget development and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a variety of business functions for assigned program area.
• Provide guidance to administrative or business staff.
• Track projects and develop reports for the program area.
• Coordinate budget development and monitoring, financial and account management.
• Procurement and records management, administrative activities.
• Support special duties and program analysis and reporting.
• Interact with vendors to resolve routine contract administration issues.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Business management

Procurement

Records management

GAAP knowledge

MS Word

Excel

Data analysis

Tools

Cardinal system

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking a detail-minded finance administrator to coordinate diverse business functions within a designated program. You will guide staff, track projects, and generate reports to support budgeting and financial management.

The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, reporting accuracy, and effective vendor interactions to resolve routine contract issues. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.