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Appalachian State University
Education Abroad Financial Specialist
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Boone, North Carolina
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$24 - $27
per Hour
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Finance
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August 24th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Appalachian State University is hiring an Education Abroad Financial Specialist. The role involves managing budget administration, expense reporting, and financial record keeping for faculty-led education abroad programs, while coordinating with faculty leaders, university systems, and external stakeholders. The position also includes supporting special projects and improving financial processes within the Education Abroad team.
Highlights
- Manage financial aspects of faculty-led education abroad programs including travel preauthorizations, expense reporting, and travel advance processing.
- Conduct pre-departure trainings and workshops for program leaders.
- Ensure timely, professional communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders including the Business Officer.
- Identify and resolve programmatic and accounting issues; recommend and implement process improvements.
- Maintain accurate and compliant financial records following university, state, and retention policies.
- Support special projects and operational tasks during slower periods as assigned.
- Proficiency required in Microsoft Excel for complex spreadsheets and budget tracking.
- Preferred familiarity with Appalachian State University financial systems such as Banner Finance, Emburse, Microsoft Office/365, and Google applications.
- Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field or equivalent experience with knowledge of accounting principles and financial policies.
- Hiring range is $24.00 to $26.50 per hour for a 20-30 hour per week, 12-month position.
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Cover Letter
Resume
List of three professional references
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Resume
List of three professional references
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Working Title | Education Abroad Financial Specialist
Location | Boone, NC
Position Number | N36699
Department | Office of International Programs - 215000
Location | Boone, NC
Position Number | N36699
Department | Office of International Programs - 215000
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications | Associate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles.
Demonstrated ability to learn, interpret, and apply relevant state, federal, and university financial policies and procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets, databases, formulas, and tracking tools used for budget administration and reconciliation.
License/Certification Required |
Essential Job Functions | The Financial Specialist provides operational support to the Education Abroad team, with responsibility for budget administration, faculty-led program expense reporting, and related record keeping. Reporting directly to the Business Officer, the position manages detailed, time-sensitive financial information from university systems, faculty leaders, and external entities. During slower periods of the year, the Financial Specialist also supports special projects assigned by the Business Officer.
Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, professional communication, adaptability, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines. The Financial Specialist has responsibilities in the following areas:
Management of Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program Finances: Program leader travel preauthorizations Program expense reporting Travel advance processing Pre-departure trainings and workshops for program leaders
Communication and Coordination: Timely and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders Coordination of fiscal services with internal and external stakeholders Maintaining clear lines of communication with the Business Officer
Process Improvement: Identifying and resolving programmatic and accounting issues Recommending practical process improvements to the Business Officer Maintaining clear procedures and fiscal responsibility Assisting in the implementation of approved process changes
Records Management and Compliance:Maintain complete, accurate, and accessible financial records in accordance with university policies, state requirements, established procedures, and applicable retention standards.
Special Projects and Operational Support:Complete special projects and provide additional operational support as assigned by the Business Officer, particularly during periods of lower program activity.
Preferred Qualifications | Demonstrated familiarity with Appalachian State University systems, including Banner Finance, Banner Student, Emburse (formerly Chrome River), Microsoft Office/365 Applications and Google applications.
Work Schedule/Hours | On-site workdays Tuesday through Thursday. Remote work on other days as appropriate, subject to departmental approval and operational needs.
Number of Hours Per Week | 20-30
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Mandatory Staff | No
Physical Demands of Position | Minimal lifting, sitting for long periods of time at the computer, and various errands across campus as needed. All duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Hiring Range | $24.00-$26.50 per hour
Working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles.
Demonstrated ability to learn, interpret, and apply relevant state, federal, and university financial policies and procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets, databases, formulas, and tracking tools used for budget administration and reconciliation.
License/Certification Required |
Essential Job Functions | The Financial Specialist provides operational support to the Education Abroad team, with responsibility for budget administration, faculty-led program expense reporting, and related record keeping. Reporting directly to the Business Officer, the position manages detailed, time-sensitive financial information from university systems, faculty leaders, and external entities. During slower periods of the year, the Financial Specialist also supports special projects assigned by the Business Officer.
Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, professional communication, adaptability, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines. The Financial Specialist has responsibilities in the following areas:
Management of Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program Finances: Program leader travel preauthorizations Program expense reporting Travel advance processing Pre-departure trainings and workshops for program leaders
Communication and Coordination: Timely and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders Coordination of fiscal services with internal and external stakeholders Maintaining clear lines of communication with the Business Officer
Process Improvement: Identifying and resolving programmatic and accounting issues Recommending practical process improvements to the Business Officer Maintaining clear procedures and fiscal responsibility Assisting in the implementation of approved process changes
Records Management and Compliance:Maintain complete, accurate, and accessible financial records in accordance with university policies, state requirements, established procedures, and applicable retention standards.
Special Projects and Operational Support:Complete special projects and provide additional operational support as assigned by the Business Officer, particularly during periods of lower program activity.
Preferred Qualifications | Demonstrated familiarity with Appalachian State University systems, including Banner Finance, Banner Student, Emburse (formerly Chrome River), Microsoft Office/365 Applications and Google applications.
Work Schedule/Hours | On-site workdays Tuesday through Thursday. Remote work on other days as appropriate, subject to departmental approval and operational needs.
Number of Hours Per Week | 20-30
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Mandatory Staff | No
Physical Demands of Position | Minimal lifting, sitting for long periods of time at the computer, and various errands across campus as needed. All duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Hiring Range | $24.00-$26.50 per hour
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date | 08/21/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants | Provide the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
List of three professional references
Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55694
Posting Number | 201501143P
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants | Provide the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
List of three professional references
Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55694
Posting Number | 201501143P
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- List of References with Contact Information
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