Financial Administrator Senior, Office of Sponsored Programs - Financial Services (JMU Only

Working Title:
Financial Administrator Senior, Office of Sponsored Programs - Financial Services (JMU Only)

State Role

Title:

Financial Services Specialist I

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) - Financial Administration

Department: 539001 - Sponsored Programs Accounting

Pay Band: 4

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $56,000-$60,000

Is this a JMU only position? Yes. This is a JMU only recruitment, only current JMU employees are eligible to apply.

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 8/26/2026

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

Why Work at JMU?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:

• Generous Leave:
  Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options:
  Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being:
  Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program:
  Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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In an effort to foster the development of a grant-seeking culture at JMU, the Office of Sponsored Programs-Financial Services (OSP-FS) is searching for a Financial Administrator Senior to perform 'post award' analysis and monitoring functions for sponsored projects, maintaining compliance with university, federal, state regulations in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accounts generally accepted accounting polices and procedures. The Financial Administrator Senior will manage sponsored program awards by analyzing/verifying compliance with applicable regulations and ensure project budgets, indirect cost charges, cost-sharing obligations, and university legal liabilities are meeting established guidelines.

• Aids in post-award management of grants, agreements, and contracts by reflecting transactions accurately in the university general ledger as well as maintaining compliance with university, federal, state and grantor policies, resulting in unqualified audit opinions and the university meeting management standards. This position will support two of the largest externally-funded colleges
• Serves as the primary contact addressing issues and questions regarding post award sponsored program administration using the current electronic research administration system Cayuse. Reviews award requirements and applicable federal, state and university policies and procedures and provides timely, accurate, and courteous responses to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and a high level of customer satisfaction
• Assists in the cash management of sponsored programs by generating invoices and sponsor required forms; preparing and maintaining accounts receivable balances and billing ledgers; monitoring expenditure transactions against the award budget and university purchasing regulations; acting as the primary point of contact for invoice inquiries from the sponsor and other university departments
• Reconciles federal awards monthly and generates required paperwork to request…