Student Financial Data & Operations Specialist

JMU Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a part-time Student Financial, Data & Operational Support Assistant for Academic Affairs. You will provide administrative, analytical and technical support to AA leadership, assist with budget tracking, financial reporting, data analysis and electronic workflows.

This role offers hands-on experience with university budgeting, Power BI dashboards, Adobe Sign workflows, and records management, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality and process

Qualifications

• Current JMU student in good academic standing.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with numerical data accurately and responsibly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, formatting and data organization).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Budget & Financial Support - assist w/ budget tracking, monitoring and reconciliation activities; maintain and update budget worksheets using Excel and/or other approved tools.
• Spreadsheet Development & Data Analysis - develop, update and maintain spreadsheets to support analysis, projections and reporting; apply formulas and pivot tables to ensure accuracy.
• Power BI & Reporting Support - support AA Power BI dashboards by assisting with data preparation, validation and documentation.
• Adobe Sign & Electronic Workflow Support - assist in building and monitoring workflows for AA documents.
• Electronic File Storage & Records Management - organize electronic files and ensure version control and accessibility.
• General Administrative & Project Support - provide ad hoc analytical and administrative support for AA projects.
• Various Operational Support - manage office logistics, site content reviews, supplies, mail, and copier inventory.

Skills

Current JMU student

Attention to detail

Numerical data handling

Microsoft Excel

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality and judgment

Tools

Excel

Job description

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a part-time Student Financial, Data & Operational Support Assistant for Academic Affairs. You will provide administrative, analytical and technical support to AA leadership, assist with budget tracking, financial reporting, data analysis and electronic workflows.

This role offers hands-on experience with university budgeting, Power BI dashboards, Adobe Sign workflows, and records management, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality and process