Graduate Assistant - Procurement

Graduate Assistant
- Procurement

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU's Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch c1birch

Title
- Graduate Assistant
- Procurement

Position Description
- The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.

Job Title:

Finance Division Graduate Assistant

Department:
Finance Division

Location:

Boyden Hall, Room 100

Position

Reports to:

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer/ or his/her designee

Position

Purpose:

Primary purpose of the Finance Division Graduate Assistant with division activities as determined and directed by the Vice President/ or his/her designee. Additionally, the Graduate Assistant shall assist and work with the Directors of the division as requested. This is a unique opportunity for graduate students interested in gaining valuable business management, accounting, and finance experience in a productive office setting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist with administrative projects as needed – Assignment examples include but are not limited to:

• Assist Budget Office with document management.
• Assist Fiscal Affairs with financial audits.
• Assist Procurement Services with vendor contract pricing analysis, procurement card audits, procurement card reconciliations, and risk assessments.
• Assist Travel Office with hotel prepays and reconciliation of travel commissions.
• Any additional duties requested by the Vice President of Finance/ or his/her designee.

Training:
Initial training will familiarize you with the various facets of the Finance Division Department objectives and strategies. More in-depth training follows with the reconciliation of accounts, document management, and participation in all phases of an audit that will provide insight into how audits are planned, how risk assessments are performed, and the details of how to execute further audit procedures and document them properly.

Education Requirement:
Must be a matriculated graduate student at BSU, preferably with Accounting & Finance concentration.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/

Experience:

High degree of organizational skill and problem-solving ability; specifically, the ability to work as self-starter. Resourcefulness in finding information and answers from within and outside the division without prompting or micromanagement. Respect for details; ability to execute accurately at a high level without excess supervision. Ability to prioritize/execute to achieve desired division and project goals with prudence and sense of urgency.

Ability to apply common sense and critical thinking to carry out instructions and make decisions within scope of authority. Excellent telephone etiquette, communication and organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service orientation; ability to interact well with the diverse segments of the Bridgewater State University community. Desire to learn and grow professionally. Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive documents. Desire to invest your passion and commitment to a vision you feel you can embrace and contribute to the growth of the university and your own success. Ability to foster growth and success within the division.

Physical Demands:
Ability to make occasional light inter-department deliveries across campus

Special Conditions for Eligibility:
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement:
Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate: $15

Posting Number:
Stu
05864P