Chapman University
Student Financial Assistant
🇺🇸
Orange, CA
🕑
Part-Time
💰
$17
per Hour
💻
Other
🗓️
February 4th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Chapman University is hiring a Student Financial Assistant to support the School of Computational Science during the Spring 2026 academic term. The role involves handling financial and purchasing tasks, assisting with event planning, maintaining office supplies, responding to email inquiries, and performing general office duties to facilitate communication and operations within the Dean's Office.
Highlights
- Assist with financial processes including purchase requisitions, payment requests, expense reimbursements, invoice processing, and receiving.
- Support the Business Manager by sending invoices to Accounts Payable and closing purchase orders once paid.
- Maintain office supply inventory and submit orders as needed.
- Create, maintain, and analyze spreadsheets; conduct research on invoices and payments.
- Assist in planning and executing college events by managing RSVPs and logistics.
- Perform day-to-day office tasks such as filing, photocopying, and running errands.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all office activities.
- Interact effectively with diverse groups including staff, students, faculty, vendors, and visitors.
- Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), Google Office Suite, ability to learn PeopleSoft and Concur systems, and experience with standard office equipment.
- Compensation is $16.90 per hour; the position averages up to 19 hours per week during the academic term, with potential for increased hours in summer.
Student Financial Assistant Full Description
Student Financial Assistant
Posting Details
Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link | https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/39030
Job Number | SE175224
Job Number | SE175224
Position Information
Department or Unit Name | School of Computational Science
Position Headcount | 1
Position Title | Student Financial Assistant
Academic Year | Academic Year 2025-2026
Term or Semester | Spring
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? | Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range | $16.90 - $16.90
Pay Range Information | Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? | Orange
Approved Supervisor | Felicia Spruill
Supervisor Email | spruill@chapman.edu
Position Headcount | 1
Position Title | Student Financial Assistant
Academic Year | Academic Year 2025-2026
Term or Semester | Spring
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? | Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range | $16.90 - $16.90
Pay Range Information | Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done? | Orange
Approved Supervisor | Felicia Spruill
Supervisor Email | spruill@chapman.edu
Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date | 02/23/2026
Projected End Date | 05/24/2026
Average number of hours per week | Up to 19 Hrs
Projected End Date | 05/24/2026
Average number of hours per week | Up to 19 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Respond to emails on behalf of Schmid College, respond to requests for information and assistance, refer individuals to appropriate university offices as needed. Interact with staff, students, faculty, vendors, and visitors to facilitate communication and information exchange to and from the Dean’s Office Assist with financial and purchasing activities including submitting purchase requisitions, Non-PO payment requests, expense reimbursements, processing invoices for payment, and receiving. Assist Business Manager with various responsibilities including sending invoices to Accounts Payable for payment and closing POs once they are fully paid Track office supply inventory and submit orders Create and maintain spreadsheets, input and analyze data, and research information as requested. Research invoices, payments, and purchase orders as requested Assist with planning and executing college events as needed, such as tracking RSVPs, logistics, event set-up and take-down Day-to-day office tasks including organizing hard copy files, photocopying, campus errands, and other duties as assigned. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding various office activities Organize supply room and assist with regular day-to-day activities and other special requests. Organize the mailroom and assign mailbox labels annually each summer
Responsibilities | Assist with financial and purchasing activities including submitting purchase requisitions, Non-PO payment requests, expense reimbursements, processing invoices for payment, and receiving. Assist Business Manager with various responsibilities including sending invoices to Accounts Payable for payment and closing POs once they are fully paid Track office supply inventory and submit orders Create and maintain spreadsheets, input and analyze data, and research information as requested. Research invoices, payments, and purchase orders as requested Assist with planning and executing college events as needed, such as tracking RSVPs, logistics, event set-up and take-down Day-to-day office tasks including organizing hard copy files, photocopying, campus errands, and other duties as assigned. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding various office activities Organize supply room and assist with regular day-to-day
Required Qualifications | Strong attention to detail Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain a high level of confidentiality Professional email etiquette and writing skills Office appropriate dress code Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups at all levels including peers, staff, faculty, vendors and visitors Detail oriented and organizational skills with ability to maintain spreadsheets, file, and record data Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel along with Google Office Suite Ability to learn how to use Peoplesoft and Concur systems Ability to use standard office equipment, including multi-line phone system, copier, fax, computer Able to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently and accurately in a busy work environment with many interruptions Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork
Desired Qualifications | Previous office experience desired but not required Availability to work 15-19 hours per week between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday during the academic year, and up to 25 hours per week over the summer
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Respond to emails on behalf of Schmid College, respond to requests for information and assistance, refer individuals to appropriate university offices as needed. Interact with staff, students, faculty, vendors, and visitors to facilitate communication and information exchange to and from the Dean’s Office Assist with financial and purchasing activities including submitting purchase requisitions, Non-PO payment requests, expense reimbursements, processing invoices for payment, and receiving. Assist Business Manager with various responsibilities including sending invoices to Accounts Payable for payment and closing POs once they are fully paid Track office supply inventory and submit orders Create and maintain spreadsheets, input and analyze data, and research information as requested. Research invoices, payments, and purchase orders as requested Assist with planning and executing college events as needed, such as tracking RSVPs, logistics, event set-up and take-down Day-to-day office tasks including organizing hard copy files, photocopying, campus errands, and other duties as assigned. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding various office activities Organize supply room and assist with regular day-to-day activities and other special requests. Organize the mailroom and assign mailbox labels annually each summer
Responsibilities | Assist with financial and purchasing activities including submitting purchase requisitions, Non-PO payment requests, expense reimbursements, processing invoices for payment, and receiving. Assist Business Manager with various responsibilities including sending invoices to Accounts Payable for payment and closing POs once they are fully paid Track office supply inventory and submit orders Create and maintain spreadsheets, input and analyze data, and research information as requested. Research invoices, payments, and purchase orders as requested Assist with planning and executing college events as needed, such as tracking RSVPs, logistics, event set-up and take-down Day-to-day office tasks including organizing hard copy files, photocopying, campus errands, and other duties as assigned. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding various office activities Organize supply room and assist with regular day-to-day
Required Qualifications | Strong attention to detail Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain a high level of confidentiality Professional email etiquette and writing skills Office appropriate dress code Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups at all levels including peers, staff, faculty, vendors and visitors Detail oriented and organizational skills with ability to maintain spreadsheets, file, and record data Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel along with Google Office Suite Ability to learn how to use Peoplesoft and Concur systems Ability to use standard office equipment, including multi-line phone system, copier, fax, computer Able to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently and accurately in a busy work environment with many interruptions Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork
Desired Qualifications | Previous office experience desired but not required Availability to work 15-19 hours per week between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday during the academic year, and up to 25 hours per week over the summer
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? | With or Without FWS
Pre-screening Questions
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Optional Documents
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© 2019 CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815
RINKER HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS
9401 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618
© 2019 CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Us
Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
TalentServices@chapman.edu
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate
Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
TalentServices@chapman.edu
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate
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