JOB SUMMARY:
The UConn Library seeks a Financial Services Assistant to join our
fast-paced and dynamic Financial Services Team. The Financial Services
Team provides customer-focused services that support the daily
operations and long-term financial planning of the UConn Library. Our
team is responsible for the overall financial administration of the
UConn Library budget, including management of University and Foundation
accounts across multiple stakeholders and campuses. Under the
supervision of the Head of Financial Services, the successful candidate
will be responsible for processing and maintaining the Library’s
financial transactions, including purchasing of collection and
non-collection materials, travel and non-travel reimbursements, billing,
payroll, Foundation expenses, catering, vendor/supplier management, and
budget tracking.
The successful candidate will make a positive
contribution to a culture of inclusion and respect in all interactions
within the Library and across the University and exemplifies the UConn
Library values of kindness and trust, curiosity and inquiry, equity and
inclusion, and having fun.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES and Shared Expectations for All Staff: Please see the full job posting HERE.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s
degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and two
years of related, professional experience. Demonstrated knowledge of
accounting practices and procedures. Demonstrated commitment to
diversity and inclusion and the ability to work collaboratively with
individuals of diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to process and maintain financial transactions,
with a high level of detail and accountability. Strong organizational
skills coupled with flexibility and the ability to shift between
multiple priorities. Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written
communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and
collaboratively, and to be flexible in approach to problem-solving and
recommending, implementing, and supporting solutions. Demonstrated
customer service skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s
degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field. Experience
with accounting systems (for example, Kuali Financial System).
Experience with library systems (for example, Alma), services,
collections, or financial environment. Demonstrated proficiency with
Excel.
APPOINTMENT TERMS: This is a full-time
position based in Storrs, Connecticut. The University offers a
competitive salary, outstanding benefits, including employee and
dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work
environment. Salary is dependent upon education, qualifications, and
experience. Alternate Work Arrangements, such as telecommuting on a
hybrid basis may be allowed subject to authorization and University
policy. This position is covered by the University of Connecticut
Professional Employee’s Association, please see Career Paths for information on position classifications and salary bands.
About UConn: Please see the full job posting HERE.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the
successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted online using UConn Jobs at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu,
Staff Positions, Search #496545 to upload a cover letter, detailed
resume, and contact information for three
professional references. Candidates must address in their cover
letter and/or resume how their candidacy meets the position
responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications
(if applicable). Incomplete applications will not be
considered.
Nominations and inquiries should be sent in confidence to ellen.silbermann@uconn.edu. To ensure full consideration, inquiries and applications should be submitted
by July 20, 2022. This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on July 20, 2022.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code
of Ethics, which may be found HERE.
The full job posting is available HERE.
The
University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a
multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The
diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does
the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who
consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers
and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity,
and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s
top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical
link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse
University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women,
veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally
underrepresented populations.
