Study Abroad Finance & Advising Coordinator

CNU's Center For American Studies; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA seeks a Coordinator for Study Abroad Financial Operations and Advising to manage program budgets, student payments, scholarships, and invoicing for faculty-led programs.

The role reports to the Director of Study Abroad and requires strong accounting, advising, and customer-service skills, with the ability to work with faculty, students, and the business office to ensure accurate financial records and timely disbursements.

Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting, reconciliations, and financial operations in a university setting.
• Experience advising students on study abroad options and processes.
• Experience handling multiple currencies and payments for international programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with program travel logistics, preapproval, on-site expenses, and reconciliations.
• Record expenses and maintain budgets for each program with faculty leaders.
• Coordinate payments via credit card, wire transfer, or checks with the business office.
• Assist with scholarship awards and reconciliations; coordinate with financial aid.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & reconciliation

Customer service

Data analysis & reporting

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s with equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA seeks a Coordinator for Study Abroad Financial Operations and Advising to manage program budgets, student payments, scholarships, and invoicing for faculty-led programs.

The role reports to the Director of Study Abroad and requires strong accounting, advising, and customer-service skills, with the ability to work with faculty, students, and the business office to ensure accurate financial records and timely disbursements.