Fiscal Specialist 2 - CAHSS Dean's Office

Fiscal Specialist 2 - CAHSS Dean's Office About Eastern Washington University: Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/. Tribal Land Acknowledgement Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land. Job Summary: The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking applicants for a Fiscal Specialist 2 -- Dean's Office. This position will provide fiscal assistance and administrative management within the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS ). The position will report to the College Financial Officer and will provide support to the Dean, Associate Dean, College Finance Officer, Dean's Office Staff, and the Department Chairs. • Under general direction, position performs a variety of complex and varied fiscal and administrative support functions such as analyzing and developing budgets for grants, contracts, state funds, and/or program funds, establishing and maintaining comprehensive fiscal record keeping systems, analyzing, establishing and maintaining cost center and/or self-sustaining accounts, maintaining course fee records, and coordinating diverse unit-wide fiscal support functions such as travel reimbursement, purchasing, payroll support, and fiscal planning. • The position is expected to exercise independent judgment in developing, modifying, and maintaining multiple record keeping and reporting systems for varied and complex sources of funding; interpreting and applying rules and regulations to resolve problems; advise faculty and staff regarding applicable policies and procedures, and recommend alternative courses of action. • Position uses established procedures in performing fiscal responsibilities, and ensures work is in conformance with regulations, policies and standards. • The position requires a high degree of personal initiative, flexibility, and personal judgment in all assignments, along with strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure smooth workflow, excellence in work standards and a demonstrated interest in providing strong customer ser