Finance and Accounting Graduate Assistant, Study Abroad - Center for Global Engagement
About The Position
The Study Abroad Unit within the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is seeking a Finance and Accounting Graduate Assistant. This position will work in close collaboration with the Associate Director of Operations, and engage in hands-on experience with financial and accounting tasks including reviewing study abroad program budgets, authorizing payments, tracking expenditures, and verifying transactions. This position will also allow for the further development of key skills including communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The Finance and Accounting Graduate Assistant will be expected to work 20 hours per week in office, primarily between the hours of 9:00am and 4:30pm. Hours in the office will include tasks as described above, plus attending staff meetings and assisting with study abroad event coverage. Event support may require evening or weekend work. This position will begin in August 2026, with a preferred start date of August 17, and run through May 2027.
Requirements
- Qualified applicants must be full-time matriculated graduate students
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business, or other related field
- Ability to take initiative and embody a can-do attitude
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Works well independently
- High energy
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to navigate ambiguity
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and budget review for approximately 30 short-term study abroad programs
- Help program directors establish program fees
- Ensure accuracy in program budgets
- Receive financial and accounting training to understand JMU systems and state policies
- Authorize payments and transactions for study abroad programs
- Support Fiscal Specialist as needed in areas including ePARs, payroll, and other fiscal tasks.
- Track expenditures and ensure accurate budget records
- Act as a team player in providing support for study abroad event setup, coverage, and tear down
- Be available for evening and weekend events
- Attend Study Abroad staff meetings
- Attend SA operations meetings
- Attend regularly scheduled 1:1s with supervisors
Benefits
- International education administration
- Higher education accounting and finance
- In-depth hands-on experience with real budgeting and business operations
- Opportunity for regional conference participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
