Working Title: Fiscal Technician - I'm Determined Center

State Role Title: Administrative Office Specialist III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Education

Department: 540961 - I'm Determined Center

Pay Rate: Maximum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $40,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 03/21/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

The Virginia Department of Education I'm Determined Center (IMD) at JMU is seeking a qualified and experienced Fiscal Technician to perform fiscal tasks on behalf of the center according to policy and procedural expectations. This position completes required paperwork regarding IMD Center staff and outside consultants, and offers support to other office staff as needed to ensure a consistent office flow.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors activities and tracks costs for the multiple grant awards that the Virginia Department of Education has provided IMD.
• Ensures compliant and accurate disbursement of all grant funds in accordance with federal, state, and grant guidelines.
• Communicates with various departments and personnel in Procurement, Accounts Payable, Office of Sponsored Programs, and other offices on campus.
• Orders materials and supplies for the grants and answers fiscal questions.
• Performs all fiscal technical tasks according to policy and procedural expectations.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Knowledge of general office principles and practices
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituents (both orally and in writing)
• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a profession and confidential manner
• Ability to uphold a high level of accuracy and data integrity
• Ability to work with a team and independently when necessary

Additional Considerations:
• PeopleSoft HRMS experience
• PeopleSoft Finance experience
• Experience with eVA

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.