Student Affairs Coordinator

Brown University•Providence, RI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Student Affairs Coordinator supports the multifaceted Music Department and its complex arts and humanities events, research, and courses. The role provides guidance and support for financial affairs, human resources, courses, and student affairs, and proactively identifies and recommends effective solutions to improve operational efficiency through guidelines, procedures, tools, and systems. Serving as a fiscal and academic liaison to faculty, students, visitors, and staff, the coordinator provides guidance and resolves day-to-day financial transactions and academic actions in accordance with Brown University policies and sponsor regulations. The position collaborates with the directors of the graduate and undergraduate programs and oversees administration of those programs. It also manages Graduate Student Payroll, including appointments and special assignments. The incumbent may be expected to assist with program events during Commencement Weekend in May.

Requirements

Associate's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or equivalent college degree and no prior experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Resourcefulness, adaptability, and proactivity, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy environment.
Proficiency with or proven ability to learn Apple computers, Microsoft Word or Google Docs, Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, Workday, and other computer programs.
Knowledge of general office practices.
Familiarity with financial and accounting practices.

Nice To Haves

Workday financial and student hiring experience.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support for financial affairs, human resources, courses, and student affairs.
Identify and recommend solutions, guidelines, procedures, tools, and systems to improve operational efficiency.
Serve as a fiscal and academic liaison to faculty, students, visitors, and staff.
Provide guidance and resolve day-to-day financial transactions and academic actions in accordance with university policies and sponsor regulations.
Collaborate with the directors of the graduate and undergraduate programs and oversee administration of those programs.
Manage Graduate Student Payroll, including appointments and special assignments.
May assist with program events during Commencement Weekend in May.