Category:: Staff and Administrators
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Department:: SLP-Student clubs/organizations 3121
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Jan 22, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time - Exempt
Position ID:: 171919
About Clark University:
Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.
Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.
Job Description:
The Student Engagement Office & Budget Manager leads administrative support and budget supervision for the Division of Student Success Engagement team, including day-to-day office operations as well as accounting functions and budget management of 130+ student clubs and organizations. Primary office management responsibilities include supervising student staff, developing strategic priorities for the office, being a friendly and knowledgeable office presence for student walk-ins and telephone calls and administratively supporting other engagement staff members on large-scale office functions. Primary budget responsibility is to ensure timely and accurate processing of student reimbursements, purchase orders, vendor invoices, and contracts in accordance with University policies, including successful oversight of budget decisions by student council. The position reports to the Director of Student Leadership and Programming and the Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Belonging.
Additional responsibilities include processing student payroll; accurate and timely allocation of revenue and fundraised money of student clubs; providing guidance to information desk student workers during business hours; maintaining data in financial systems/databases; performing account reconciliations; educate and train members of student clubs and organizations in understanding their budgets; and troubleshooting discrepancies; processing journal entries for the Clark Undergraduate Student Council grants allocations; partner with DSS and SLP leadership in training and supporting student leaders; manage risk in purchasing for student clubs; support other departmental functions. This position serves as a representative of the University, displaying a professional courteous attitude in all interactions and communication with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and other constituents.
Student Engagement Responsibilities
Financial Management & Coordination
Participate in the growth and development of unit, division, and institution
Requirements:
Additional Information:
As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.
Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.
Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.
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Application Instructions:
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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.
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A successful background check is required upon acceptance.
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