Continuing Education: Financial Specialist II

Job Duties:

A full-time university staff position is available in Continuing Education beginning Fall 2025. The working title for this assignment is Financial Specialist with an official title of Financial Specialist II. This is an expected-to-continue assignment which requires a six-month probationary period. The expected hourly hiring salary is between $18 - $21.50 There may be an opportunity for hybrid remote work for this position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Answers advanced fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
• Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
• Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments
• Audits, monitors, organizes, and updates fiscal records, reports, and affiliated materials
• Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
• Drafts communications and advanced reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
• Creates general reporting for transactions
• Audits or processes advanced transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies

Department:

The unit of Continuing Education consists of 11 staff members. At UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education, we believe in the transformative power of education. Whether you're exploring new passions, enhancing your skills, or pursuing professional development, our diverse range of courses and programs are designed to empower the adult learner.

Compensation:

The expected hourly hiring salary is between $18 - $21.50

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of cash handling standards and practices
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to learn new systems, software, and processes quickly
• Ability to use Excel to import data from databases, as well as create and maintain spreadsheets
• Ability to use databases to export data, enter data, and prepare reports
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals
• Ability to remain adaptable and flexible to different situations and changes and to work under pressure
• Must have the mental and visual ability to read, interpret, and manipulate MS Excel, Words, and Outlook files on a daily basis
• Must have the physical ability to operate office equipment (such as phone, computer, and printer) used to perform essential job functions on a daily basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework and/or experience in accounting (GAAP), finance, or related field is preferred
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable experience is preferred
• Administrative experience with Workday system is preferred

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives. You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Cover letter
• Resume/curriculum vita
• Names and contact information for three references.

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by Thursday, July 24st, 2025. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

Contact Information:

Please direct requests for additional information to:
Emma Dimick
Continuing Education, Operations Manager
dimicker1944@uwec.edu