Temporary Program Specialist of Operations and Financial Analyst

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Vor Ort; USD 20.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Attendance at sporting events

Zusammenfassung

A leading educational institution in Raleigh seeks a temporary Program Specialist of Operations and Financial Analyst. This role involves managing program budgets, tracking inventory, and analyzing financial data. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in Excel and statistical software, ensuring accurate financial reporting and organizational support. Benefits include discounts and wellness programs. Hours are up to 20 per week, with flexible scheduling.

Qualifikationen

• Manage program budgets and expenditures according to grant approvals.
• Track and analyze program inventory accurately.
• Monitor compliance with university reporting systems.

Aufgaben

• Manage budgets and align expenditures with grant allocations.
• Create performance reports and dashboards for 55 organizations.
• Process vendor invoices and handle purchase orders.

Kenntnisse

Budget management

Inventory tracking

Data analysis

Vendor interaction

Customer service

Excel proficiency

Statistical software knowledge

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Canva

SPSS

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Temporary Program Specialist of Operations and Financial Analyst

The Program Operations and Financial Analyst will:

• Manage program budgets to ensure expenditures align with approved grant budgets and do not exceed budget line items.
• Review and verify that purchased materials and services align with estimated costs used in budget development.
• Track and manage inventory of program materials, maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
• Establish and monitor inventory reorder points based on average usage and historical trends.
• Respond to customer and partner organization requests in a timely, professional, and service-oriented manner; accurately fulfill orders.
• Interact with vendors to obtain and evaluate quotes, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, and materials.
• Place purchase orders with vendors and monitor order fulfillment and delivery timelines.
• Process and track vendor invoices to support timely payment and accurate financial reconciliation.
• Create, complete, and maintain funder performance reports to track program implementation and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards for 55 participating organizations using Excel, Google Sheets, and related tools.
• Create and update internal reports tracking cumulative monthly progress toward annual performance goals.
• Monitor university reporting and tracking systems to ensure participating organizations submit required monthly activity data.
• Create and update monthly reports detailing program elements delivered by each participating organization.
• Compile and organize monthly funder reports, including progress toward performance goals and supporting documentation for expenditures.
• Utilize Excel, Google Suite (Forms, Sheets, Drive), Canva, and other web-based tools to support data management, reporting, and communication.
• Maintain organized, accurate records while demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Collect, organize, and manage participant evaluation forms.
• Enter evaluation results into statistical software program (SPSS); establish variables, value range, and conduct analyses to provide insights into program trends and impacts.
• Assist the PI with other activities related to fiscal management, data analyses and reporting.

Work Schedule: The Unit’s hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The schedule for this position will be up to 20 hours per week with an agreed-upon work schedule.

Benefits

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits: As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. Review our Employee Value Proposition to learn more about what NC State offers.

• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Affirmative Statements

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you learn of this opportunity?
• NC State University Website
• Job Alert (automated email from our system)
• NCSU Executive Search Services
• Monster.com
• CareerBuilder.com
• InsideHigherEd.com
• HigherEdJobs.com
• Other Online Job Board
• Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
• Job / Career Fair
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Professional Journal
• Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
• Radio / Television Advertisement
• Professional Organization
• Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
• NCSU Employee Referral
• Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
• Other

If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you have (or will you have by date of hire) a bachelor’s degree or higher?
• Yes
• No

Describe your experience with managing budgets and analyzing financial data.

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you have experience with PeopleSoft Financials and MS Excel?
• Yes
• No

Describe your experience, if any, with Canva or similar graphic tools for creating dashboards, reports or visual materials.

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you have a valid driver’s license?
• Yes
• No

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
PHONE: [phone]