Finance and Business Specialist

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Position Summary:

The A.D. Henderson University School at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Finance and Business Specialist in Boca Raton FL

The Finance and Business Specialist provides administrative and financial support for the FAU Lab Schools by assisting with budget payment and recordkeeping processes while ensuring efficient operations and excellent customer service. Supports fee collection financial reporting travel coordination supplier onboarding and communications with Lab School families and University stakeholders while maintaining compliance with applicable policies procedures and regulations.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Works closely with FAU Lab Schools Director of Finance and the Lab Schools leadership in assigned areas to ensure the goals of the Lab Schools are met.
• Provides technical support for maintaining efficient record-keeping of budget finance and payment activities.
• Collects monitors and generates data from various payment systems student database and other related programs to include but not limited to the collection of funds for activity fees uniforms school meals and field trips.
• Prepares regular reports on fee collections and other related programs.
• Communicates with Lab School families regarding fees field trips and other payment questions and concerns.
• Maintains a high-level of customer service to Lab School families and Lab School and University employees.
• Develops timely parent letters and email communications.
• Reviews handles and safeguards sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Analyze work and business processes and recommend improvements and/or enhancements for efficiency.
• Provide support with supplier onboarding in Workday.
• Assist in the receipt verification and documentation of delivered materials and supplies.
• Employs basic understanding of accounting bookkeeping functions and district and university operations as they pertain to accounting and business practices.
• Collaborates with the appropriate school and University personnel to accomplish assigned work.
• Assist with the creation of manuals and job aids.
• Support the processing of travel-related payments including flights hotel accommodations and registration fees.
• Coordinate with hotels to manage tax exemption documentation and credit card authorization requirements.
• Assists the finance team members as directed.
• Adheres to University District State laws regulations policies and processes.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has itsperks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employeesPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)program.

• Sick Leave Pool Program.

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (atPresidentsdiscretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuitionassistanceafter 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Workplace applications experience

Strong writing and communication skills

Quickly adaptable to learning and applying new software platforms

Salary:

$55000 - $59000

Exempt Administrative Managerial Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

A.D. Henderson

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.