Finance Support Coordinator - College of Arts & Architecture

Penn State University•University Park, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania State University Office of Budget and Finance invites applications for the position of a Finance Support Coordinator to support financial operations within the College of Arts and Architecture. The coordinator will serve as the liaison between the College and the centralized finance hubs to ensure that College financial needs are understood, routed appropriately, and resolved efficiently. The Finance Support Coordinator will have a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: Supporting the Financial Strategic Partner and Analyst with financial transaction coordination. Assisting department stakeholders to navigate financial processes, policies, and systems by serving as the primary point of contact for financial inquiries from units, escalating and coordinating requests as needed. Providing financial information for transaction initiation. Monitoring the status of submitted requests and ensuring timely resolution. Supporting preparation of documentation, data gathering, and coordination efforts as needed for forecasting, planning, or financial reviews. Ensuring college staff understand how to access financial services, use self-service tools, and comply with institutional financial practices. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently while also engaging effectively in a collaborative team environment as part of the Arts and Architecture Financial Planning, Analyst, and Coordination (FPAC) Team. This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Requirements

Associate Degree
4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Supporting the Financial Strategic Partner and Analyst with financial transaction coordination
Assisting department stakeholders to navigate financial processes, policies, and systems by serving as the primary point of contact for financial inquiries from units, escalating and coordinating requests as needed
Providing financial information for transaction initiation
Monitoring the status of submitted requests and ensuring timely resolution
Supporting preparation of documentation, data gathering, and coordination efforts as needed for forecasting, planning, or financial reviews
Ensuring college staff understand how to access financial services, use self-service tools, and comply with institutional financial practices