Student Activities Business OfficeAsst Director (Finance/Budgeting)))

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,425 - 83,935; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness and life benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A reputable higher education institution in Boston is seeking an Assistant Director for Finance/Budgeting to oversee financial operations for student organizations. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in business administration and have 2–3 years of experience in financial management. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to support a vibrant student community.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of financial/accounting experience.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and produce professional reports.
• Self-motivated with ability to handle diverse tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administer and provide financial oversight to RSA and Resident Halls.
• Chair the RAF Review Committee and ensure compliance.
• Provide day-to-day financial services for 1000+ accounts across 500+ student organizations.

Skills

Financial oversight

General ledger knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting and/or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Banner

Excel

e-RezLife

Job description

Overview

Student Activities Business Office Asst Director (Finance/Budgeting) at Northeastern University. This role supports the Senior Associate Director in delivering financial, accounting, and budgeting services for student organizations and units within the Student Center.

Base pay

$59,425.00/yr - $83,935.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Administration & Finance: Administer and provide financial oversight to RSA, Resident Halls, and LLC; direct and oversee financial, accounting, and budgeting services for RSA and Resident Assistant programming as outlined in the RAF Manual.
• Audits: Reconcile monthly RSA and Resident Hall QuickBooks/e-RezLife activity to Banner; verify monthly expenses comply with internal auditing regulations; record RAF fee distributions; evaluate semester budgets for RSA, NRHH, and Resident Halls; distribute monthly financial statements to Residence Directors.
• RAF Review Committee: Chair the RAF Review Committee; update the RAF Manual; conduct workshops on RAF policies and procedures; ensure compliance with RAF Manual and SABO policies; meet weekly with RSA programming and financial e-board members; administer eRezLife software for Res-Life reporting; assist RSA and Resident Halls as needed.
• Co-Budget Advisor: Serve as Co-Budget Advisor to SGA Finance Board and Graduate Student Government; attend monthly budget meetings and report outcomes; perform monthly reconciliation of SAF and GSG funding allocations.
• Customer service and transactions: Provide day-to-day financial, accounting, budgeting, and student services for 1000+ accounts across 500+ student organizations and units; review and authorize transactions for compliance; ensure expenditures are within budget and properly posted; promote sound business practices; advise customers on financial matter and policies; assist with hiring student staff; support Accounts Payable and special projects; manage new fund requests and facilitate creation of student organization ecommerce accounts with campus partners.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting and/or finance plus 2–3 years of financial/accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of general ledger and automated accounting applications (Banner, Excel, QuickBooks, e-RezLife) and data processing (Word).
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and produce professional reports.
• Self-motivated with ability to handle diverse tasks and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, advisory, and analytical skills.

Position type

Finance

Additional information

Northeastern University provides a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and commuting benefits. See https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for details. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.