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Northeastern University

Operations Coordinator, Student Life

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Boston, MA
53K-75K Annually
Boston, MA
53K-75K Annually

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Coordinator is a key administrator in a Student Life department, working under the direction of the Senior Director of Husky Card Services & Residential Security. The Operations Coordinator initiates, tracks, and manages a broad range of financial and human resource transactions to ensure that department needs are being met in a timely and efficient manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At least one year's experience in payroll, accounting, budgeting, operations, and/or managing business transactions required. Knowledge and skills are typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Initiate Financial Transactions:  

- Working closely with the Senior Director, initiate the following types of financial transactions on a regular basis:  student payroll, journal vouchers, direct pays, Concur reviews, and other associated transactions.  

- Track, monitor, and reconcile all transactions to fund budgets.

Budgeting, Reconciliation, and Forecasting Support:  

- Working closely with the Senior Director, monitor budgets for all department funds, providing timely reconciliation of actuals against budgets. 

- Forecast expenses as needed for department budget reviews. 

- Use University systems such as Workday, Banner, Concur and others. 

Initiation of Select Personnel Transactions:  

- Initiate student hires on behalf of Student Life Operations.  

- Evaluate business needs, available funding, and collect necessary information to route to Student Employment and HR.  

- Monitor and follow-up on hiring issues to ensure successful hire and onboarding. Note anticipated wage and fringe costs on appropriate department budget tracking.  

 - Assist with student and staff candidate management, arrange interviews, coordinate/collect distribute required documents on the candidate side, as requested.  

- Liaison between department, Student Employment, and HR on university employment initiatives.

Special Projects and Other Duties as Assigned: 

- Work with department leadership to coordinate special projects.  

- Assist with annual projects including divisional goals, budget projections, and capital project requests.

Position Type

General Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

107S

Expected Hiring Range:

$52,821.00 - $74,607.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

360 Huntington Ave, , , , Boston, MA , United States, 02115-5005

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