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Davenport University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Davenport University is seeking a Student Finance Assistant at the Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids. You will support the Financial Services team with month-end tasks, budgets and reporting while maintaining confidentiality and integrity of financial data.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, half-time enrollment, and competency in Excel. You will work with the team to ensure accurate financial reporting and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Ability to work with moderately difficult Excel spreadsheets.
• Enrolled half-time: 6 undergrad credits or 3 graduate credits.
• Must meet Standards of Academic Progress (SAP).
• Strong analytical skills and integrity with confidential data.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly financial reporting, including variance and tuition reporting.
• Analyze financial data.
• Review and research budget variances.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Attend financial meetings.
• Provide GREAT customer service and support to customers.
• Demonstrate and promote University Cultural Values.
• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficient

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

At Davenport University, we know what it takes to be successful. With over 150 years of providing quality education under our belts, thousands of Davenport graduates are making an impact on the world with the knowledge and skills they learned here. Our team of faculty and staff collaborate to make this possible. Joining DU means growing and advancing your own career, while making a lasting impact on our students, colleagues and the communities in which we serve. Would you like to be part of our success? It all starts here!

(Student) Finance Assistant - copy - copy

WORK LOCATION:Grand Rapids - Lettinga Campus

DEPARTMENT:Financial Services

POSITION PAY RANGE:$13.73-$14.00

TARGET HIRING RANGE:Actual pay offered will be commensurate with candidate qualifications and experience, the type of role, pay equity and available funding.

SUMMARY

Assist Financial Manager with month-end reports, budgets and other financial tasks as assigned. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University’s mission, vision and cultural values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in monthly financial reporting, including variance and tuition reporting.
2. Analyze financial data.
3. Review and research budget variances
4. Assist in budget preparation.
5. Attend financial meetings.
6. Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
7. Demonstrate and promote the University Cultural Values.
8. Understand and abides by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role specific regulations.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree majoring in Finance or Accounting.
• Ability to work with moderately difficult Excel spreadsheets.
• Must be enrolled half time, 6 credits for undergraduate students and 3 credits for graduate students.
• Must be meeting Standards of Academic Progress (SAP).
• Basic analytical skills.
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Must possess integrity to maintain confidentiality of all financial data and information.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems (PC and mainframe).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated motivational and problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University.
• Must be able to work an irregular schedule, evenings or Saturday as needed, additional hours during peak times or as required.
• Business office environment. Prolonged sitting and standing. Use of personal computer and telephone (eye and hand strain).
• Some travel between locations required (own transportation). No regular lifting requirements.

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