Project​/Fiscal Coordinator

Project/Fiscal Coordinator

Fort Valley State University invites applications for the position of Project/Fiscal Coordinator. Fort Valley State University, a comprehensive land‑grant institution, serves over 2,800 students on an 1,365‑acre campus. The university is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status.

Reporting to the CDEP management team, this is a professional position requiring significant judgment and assistance in the administration and planning of CDEP’s operating budgets. The position requires strong communication, analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills; the individual must be adept at turning data into information, information into insight, and insight into program decisions.

• In collaboration with FVSU Accounting Services, review expenditures and transactions for compliance with University, Board of Regents, State, Federal, and other policies and procedures as applicable.
• Reconcile and review accounts on a timely basis.
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, and provide ongoing reports to managers and other internal and external parties as required.
• Perform regular analysis of budget versus actual expenditures.
• Forecast budgetary requirements and implement management actions to maintain a balanced budget for CDEP.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and budget amendments for CDEP.
• Assist with pre‑collegiate/collegiate recruiting efforts for the CDEP Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CDEP Director and/or Assistant CDEP Director.

• Minimum of three years’ work experience in accounting, finance, or business‑related field.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.
• Governmental and/or grants accounting experience.

• Travel (although minimal) may be required for training and other activities.
• May require working beyond normal working hours as business needs dictate.
• Majority of work is performed indoors in a climate‑controlled environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Normal hand dexterity.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates and the university will make employment decisions in a nondiscriminatory manner based on the following factors: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy, age, and disability. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants and employees.