Fiscal and Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Fiscal and Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive fiscal and administrative support to the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS) Office of Finance. This position plays a key role in supporting the Assistant Dean of Finance and the broader finance team by processing financial transactions reconciliations reporting supporting compliance activities coordinating fixed asset tracking and network infrastructure services coordination while also managing administrative functions such as calendar coordination meeting logistics and correspondence.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional environment. They will exercise sound judgement maintain confidentiality and deliver high-quality customer service while interacting with faculty staff leadership and external partners supported by a proven ability to independently prioritize tasks solve problems and identify opportunities for process improvement.

This position will work closely with all members of the CALS Finance team and report to the Assistant Dean of Finance.

Required Qualifications

Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask adapt to changing priorities and meet deadline.
Exhibit good written verbal and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in higher education finance and/or budgeting.
Experience working with multiple funding sources (state funding foundation funding grant funding).

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$45000 - $55000

Hours per week

40 hours a week; Monday through Friday

Review Date

July 20 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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