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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Finance Support Coordinator to support financial operations within the College of Engineering. This role involves acting as a liaison between the College and centralized finance hubs, coordinating financial transactions, assisting stakeholders with financial processes, monitoring request statuses, and supporting documentation and planning efforts to ensure efficient resolution of financial needs.

Highlights

Serve as liaison between the College of Engineering and centralized finance hubs to address financial needs.
Coordinate financial transactions supporting the Financial Strategic Partner and Analyst.
Provide primary financial process support and escalate inquiries as necessary.
Monitor and ensure timely resolution of submitted financial requests.
Support documentation, data gathering, and coordination for forecasting and financial reviews.
Ensure department compliance with institutional financial services, self-service tools, and practices.
Flexible work arrangement combining remote and on-campus work.
Minimum qualifications: Senior Support requires an Associate Degree and 4+ years experience; Intermediate Support requires GED or High School diploma and 2+ years experience.
No required certifications.
Salary range: $38,300 to $61,000, with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount.

Finance Support Coordinator Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Pennsylvania State University Office of Budget and Finance invites applications for the position of a Finance Support Coordinator to support financial operations within the College of Engineering.

The Finance Support Coordinator will serve as the liaison between the College and the centralized finance hubs to ensure that unit financial needs are understood, routed appropriately, and resolved efficiently.

The Finance Support Coordinator will have a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Support the Financial Strategic Partner and Analyst with financial transaction coordination
Assist department stakeholders in navigating financial processes, policies, and systems by serving as the primary point of contact for financial inquiries from units, escalating and coordinating requests as needed
Provide financial information for transaction initiation
Monitor the status of submitted requests and ensure timely resolution
Support preparation of documentation, data gathering, and coordination efforts as needed for forecasting, planning, or financial reviews
Ensure department staff understands how to access financial services, use self-service tools, and comply with institutional financial practices

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSIf filled as Finance Support Coordinator - Senior Support, this position requires:Associate Degree4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Finance Support Coordinator - Intermediate Support, this position requires:General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $38,300.00 - $61,000.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Finance Support Coordinator will have a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Support the Financial Strategic Partner and Analyst with financial transaction coordination
Assist department stakeholders in navigating financial processes, policies, and systems by serving as the primary point of contact for financial inquiries from units, escalating and coordinating requests as needed
Provide financial information for transaction initiation
Monitor the status of submitted requests and ensure timely resolution
Support preparation of documentation, data gathering, and coordination efforts as needed for forecasting, planning, or financial reviews
Ensure department staff understands how to access financial services, use self-service tools, and comply with institutional financial practices

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.