GEAR UP Finance and Contract Manager - Concord University : Job Details

Job Category Staff Position Title GEAR UP Finance and Contract Manager Working Title GEAR UP Finance and Contract Manager Scheduled Hours Per Week Salary FLSA Status Exempt

Job Summary

Job Summary

Concord University seek a creative and enthusiastic team members to serve as Finance and Contracts Manager for the Southern West Virginia (SWV) GEAR UP Partnership serving five school districts, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming County Schools.

The GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Partnership is funded by the US Department of Education to increase the college-going rate of low-income secondary school students in these school systems. GEAR UP provides training and support for administrators and teachers at secondary schools with a majority of low-income students and support and assistance directly to students to enhance preparation for post-secondary education.

This is a twelve-month, full-time position, contingent upon continued external funding.

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that U.S. Department of Education GEAR UP grant funds are spent prudently and in accordance with Concord University, state, and federal guidelines and that all funds are utilized to meet the goals established in the approved grant proposal.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duty/Responsibility

* Monitor documentation, both grant expenditures and match

* Assist Project Director in budget oversight

* Process all purchase requests

* Reconciles grant funds to include preparing monthly reconciliations

* Train school administrators in finance documentation; and

* Annually evaluate the finance management of GU funds in school districts and Institutions of Higher Education (IHE)

* Work closely with OSP, meeting grant requirements properly

* Work with OSP and counties and subrecipients to process reimbursements

* Assist OSP within assessing risk status of subawards and reimbursements

* Maintain and monitor GEAR UP budget

* Subrecipient monitoring

* Work with director, review and update policies and procedures, as needed

* Monitor carryover

* Other duties as assigned

% of Time 100%

Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education Bachelor's Required Licenses/Certification

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Required Skills

* Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Banner

* Familiarity with authorizing legislation for GEAR UP, EDGAR,CFR 200, and other regulations and guidelines that relate to the management of federal funds.

* Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

* Demonstrates a high level of customer service and professionalism with internal and external clients.

* Ability to apply accounting methods to financial transactions/records and prepare financial reports.

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a team.

* Candidate must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

* Demonstrated proactivity, working within deadlines, and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

* Experience in non-profit or higher education accounting is highly desirable.

* Sensitive to the needs of subcontractor representatives and to fellow employees to understand those needs and determine the best ways to deliver training and information that will meet those needs.

Required Experience

Type of experience Needed Grant compliance Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 3 years Type of experience Needed Accounting experience, with a focus on reconciliations. Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 5 years

Posting Detail Information

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Information

Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused liberal arts institution located in rural southern West Virginia.

Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.

If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University's online application site at Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:

* Work week of 37.5 hrs.

* Holidays - Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually

* Annual and Sick Leave -Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.

* Health Insurance - Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).

* Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.

* Retirement Plans - TIAA's automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee's total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee's TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution

* Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.

* Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.

* Annual Increment Pay

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