Cost Center Coordinator

Provides financial and operational support for assigned departments and programs within the College of Arts and Humanities, with primary responsibilities in procurement and payment activities, travel financial support, financial monitoring and reconciliation, and payroll-related financial support. Serves as a responsive financial resource and collaborative partner to faculty, staff, Administrative Coordinators, Program Coordinators, and College leadership, providing guidance and customer service to meet the financial needs of the College.

Collaborates across functional areas and adapts responsibilities to support changing operational priorities and continuity of the College business. Other duties as assigned.

• 15% - Essential - Team Support & Business Continuity
  Collaborate with Cost Center Managers, fellow Cost Center Coordinators, and departmental partners to support consistent and efficient financial operations across the College. Cross-trains and provides coverage during workload fluctuations, staffing transitions, system implementations, special projects, and changing operational priorities. Participates in process improvements and other financial and operational activities necessary to meet College needs and maintain continuity of business operations.
• 30% - Essential - Financial Service, Travel & Cross-Functional Support
  Serves as a primary financial resource for faculty, staff, Administrative Coordinators, Program Coordinators, and other College personnel, providing responsive customer service and guidance on financial systems, procedures, documentation, and routine financial matters.
  Provides guidance and support to travelers completing required travel transactions in Workday and other University systems, including travel authorizations, expense reports, reimbursements, and supporting documentation. Processes transactions when system access, traveler status, or other system limitations prevent the traveler from completing the transaction directly. Collaborates with departmental personnel responsible for travel logistics and coordinates resolution of complex financial or policy matters with the Cost Center Manager or appropriate University offices.
• 25% - Essential - Procurement & Payment Operations
  Coordinates purchasing and payment activities for assigned cost centers using approved University procurement methods and financial systems. Processes and monitors purchase orders, procurement card activity, invoices, reimbursements, vendor-related activities, and other financial transactions. Provides guidance to departments on purchasing and payment processes, maintains required supporting documentation, and coordinates resolution of transactional issues, escalating complex matters to the Cost Center Manager or appropriate University office as needed.
• 10% - Essential - Payroll & Personnel Financial Support
  Supports the financial components of payroll and personnel activities for assigned cost centers, including funding reviews and payroll reconciliations. Research financial discrepancies and collaborate with Administrative Coordinators, the College HR/Payroll Liaison, Cost Center Manager, and other appropriate personnel to ensure the financial aspects of payroll and personnel actions are accurate and appropriately supported.
• 20% - Essential - Financial Monitoring & Reconciliation
  Monitor and reconcile financial activity for assigned cost centers, including revenues, expenditures, commitments, payroll, and other transactions. Maintains financial records and tracking tools, researches and resolves discrepancies, and provides accurate financial information to support budget monitoring, planning, forecasting, and decision-making.…