Blugold Central: Financial Specialist II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must have experience with cash handling, customer service and interpreting and analyzing rules and regulations.  In addition, they will need to possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks with efficiency.   A qualified candidate must be self – motivated and willing to learn a wide variety of job duties. They must also demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusiveness and ability to bring diverse perspectives and experiences. They would also need to be to be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, email, internet, and data entry on databases, including the ability to create and maintain Excel spreadsheets with simple formulas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Cash handling with experience preparing and reconciling daily bank deposits; knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, disbursement, and reconciliation; general ledger analysis and reconciliation, accounts receivable collection, plus demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

DUTIES: This position does work of a complex nature involving planning, analyzing, and coordinating the operation of student financials in the areas of direct application, remittance, and returns of financial aid.  Interprets applicable federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations, and prepares and maintains financial reports and documentation for financial aid disbursement.   Prepares transaction reports, reviews, analyzes, and reconciles all daily accounts receivable including student, campus account, and general ledger transactions.  Prepares daily university deposit.  Adjusts student accounts for various scenarios at the direction of supervisor and/or Bursar. Coordinate, setup, test, and maintain study abroad courses.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,500 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the Blugold Central Financial Specialist II position (Job ID # 19306) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to: Shellie Patwell; patwelmt@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by May 12, 2023. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check is required prior to employment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report. Also visit our Campus Security Authority(CSA) policy.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer dedicated to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).