Project/Fiscal Coordinator

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Project/Fiscal Coordinator Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.Job SummaryReporting to the CDEP management team, this is a professional position requiring significant judgment and assistance in the administration and planning of CDEP's operating budgets. This position requires strong communication, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills; the individual must be adept at turning data into information, information into insight, and insight into program decisions.Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesIn collaboration with FVSU Accounting Services, review expenditures and other transactions for compliance with University, Board of Regents, State, Federal, and other policies and procedures as applicableReconcile/review accounts on a timely basisInterpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports to managers and other internal and external parties as requiredPerform regular analysis of budget to actual expenditures Forecast budgetary requirements and implement management actions to maintain a balanced budget for CDEPAssist in the preparation of budgets and budget amendments for CDEPAssist with the pre-collegiate/collegiate recruiting efforts for the CDEP ProgramPerform other duties as assigned by the CDEP Director and/or Assistant CDEP DirectorMinimum QualificationsMinimum of three years' work experience in accounting, finance, or business-related fieldProficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and WordStrong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy Excellent record-keeping skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionPREFERRED QUALIFICCATIONS Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related fieldGovernmental and /or grants accounting experienceSCOPE OF WORKTravel (although minimal) may be required for training and other activitiesMay require working beyond normal working hours as business needs dictateMajority of work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environmentAbility to sit for extended periods of timeAbility to lift 10 lbs.Normal hand dexterityUSG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conductAdditionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.