Accounting Relations Manager

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

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About The Position

As the Accounting Relations Manager, you will support the mission of the Carson College of Business. The Accounting Relations Manager is responsible for the overall management, operations and leadership of the Accounting Connections program, having responsibility for directing, managing and controlling program operations, and is accountable for the allocation of resources and the program results. The Accounting Relations Manager is the lead administrator responsible for bringing together professionals, students, faculty, and alumni for the purpose of supporting the strategic objectives of the Department of Accounting, the Carson College of Business and Washington State University. As such, the individual will develop and implement the department strategy for (i) enhancing student professional skills, (ii) ensuring successful student placement, and (iii) increasing engagement among student, faculty and professionals. In addition, the individual will assist in (i) student recruiting and (ii) growing donor financial support. The position must exercise independent judgement and discretion in work directly related to management policies and has authority to make financial and non-financial commitments that affect the Department of Accounting.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a program-related area and four (4) years of progressively responsible work in the program specialty, which has included at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with entry-level accounting or other advising.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel, work weekends, and work after regular business hours.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Experience with event planning.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the job market and employers in the greater Seattle area.
• Coordinating career fairs, workshops, or employer engagement events.
• Strong networking skills and ability to build relationships with employers, alumni, and community organizations.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including students, alumni, and professionals at various stages of their careers.
• Work experiences that demonstrate strong public speaking skills and the development and delivery of engaging and informative presentations.
• Work experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and work in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with student-led, alumni-led and faculty-led activities.
• Experience in a professional accounting environment.
• Experience in strategic planning, formulation, design, implementation, and tracking.
• Experience creating/auditing administrative procedure and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• overall management, operations and leadership of the Accounting Connections program
• directing, managing and controlling program operations
• allocation of resources and the program results
• bringing together professionals, students, faculty, and alumni for the purpose of supporting the strategic objectives of the Department of Accounting, the Carson College of Business and Washington State University
• develop and implement the department strategy for (i) enhancing student professional skills, (ii) ensuring successful student placement, and (iii) increasing engagement among student, faculty and professionals
• assist in (i) student recruiting and (ii) growing donor financial support

Benefits

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager