JOB SUMMARY
Assists in the provision of program and administrative support functions, including, but not limited to, general bookkeeping services in support of one or more trustee student organizations and the Trustee Student Organization Support area.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the provision of financial, administrative, and program support to Tier III/Trustee Staff and student leaders. Respond to and resolve financial questions and issues, including those related to Trustee Student Organizations and University policy, process and procedure.
- Process daily banking transactions for student organization(s) such as cash, check, credit card, ACH deposits, check payments and reimbursements.
- Manage accounts payable and purchasing for student organization(s), including ProCard, PSA, purchase requisition, purchase order, and invoice processing.
- Manage accounts receivable for student organization(s), including internal and external parties, including invoicing, tracking, problem resolution, collecting, and processing payments.
- Administer student payroll for Tier III/Trustee Organization(s), including but not limited to processing payroll authorizations and I-9 forms, HuskyTime set-up, bi-weekly payroll, CoreCT reconciliation, and payroll recordkeeping.
- Arrange travel for Tier III/Trustee students utilizing University systems.
- Monitor, track and maintain comprehensive and accurate financial records related to Tier III/Trustee Organizations, including inventory maintenance, working with both University and outside bank accounts.
- Prepares financial statements and makes available timely and accurate financial information, in both detail and summary form, including reports on request.
- Responsible for providing, supporting and participating in programs, services, and initiatives focusing on anti-racism, social justice and the fostering of a campus community that is more diverse, equitable, and inclusive to all.
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to policies, procedures and operations of programs and services in the business office.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of program evaluation/assessment data and the proposal of program/service improvement recommendations.
- Serves on University/Department committees and attends Department staff meetings as required.
- Assist and/or be responsible for assigned special projects, programs, or services, which may be ongoing or short-term.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field AND two years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the degree and years requirement.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively.
- Articulated commitment to, demonstrated understanding of and/or experience working with diverse populations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience and/or ability to attend to detail and the ability to be precise with quantitative data.
- Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills, including effective communication and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with University financial systems (e.g., purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience integrating principles of diversity and inclusion into all aspects of program management.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience in being responsible for multiple tasks at the same time.
- Ability to apply policies and procedures and to articulate them to stakeholders.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, permanent position at the Storrs campus. The salary range for this position will be $45,842 - $49,000. The position may require occasional evening or weekend hours. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits, please visit
https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/ and explore the sections under the Benefits & Leaves and Engagement & Learning headers. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at
https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #499540 to upload a
resume, cover letter, and contact information for
three (3) professional references.This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on April 27th, 2026.
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