Graduate Assistant, Business Affairs Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

Job Description Summary Reporting to the Manager of Audit and Compliance, this position will support the Business Affairs Division. The GA will support Business Affairs by performing assigned organizational and functional activities within the Business Affairs Division as assigned. This position will also support the Accounting and Finance department in performing various accounting functions to include reconciliations, reporting, analysis, and assistance with general accounting functions.

Job Description Duties and Tasks:

Perform, lead, or assist in projects throughout Business Affairs. Perform, lead, and/or assist in internal audits of the university’s processes and departments. Perform, lead, and/or assist in other engagements to be performed by Audit and Compliance personnel. Write clear and comprehensive memos and reports of observations/findings, risks, and recommendations. Assist Accounting and Finance team in reconciliations and analysis of various general ledger accounts. Assist Accounting and Finance team in enhancing existing internal controls. Assist Accounting and Finance team in annual fixed asset inventories in compliance with university policies and guidelines. Assist in maintaining and managing the IT inventory, utilizing inventory management software to ensure accurate tracking, logging, and auditing of IT assets in compliance with university policies and procedures. Provide general IT support, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with IT staff to ensure seamless operations. Effectively communicate with others in-person, virtually, via phone, and email. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Maintain objectivity and independence and if unable, provide full disclosure to the Manager of Audit and Compliance. Assist with investigations as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Strong communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; and Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or similar discipline from a regionally accredited institution. (Required) Current enrollment as a full-time student in a Saint Leo University graduate school program. (Required) Understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). (Required) Knowledge of database query applications. (Preferred) Understanding of IIA professional practice standards, accounting, internal controls, and/or audit standards. (Preferred) General knowledge of information systems concepts and practices. (Preferred) Understanding of fraud-prevention and ethics. (Preferred) Understanding of Risk Management. (Preferred)

Skills:

Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills. Strong computer skills.

Abilities:

Plan and lead meetings. Deadline-oriented. Detail and attention to accuracy. Conduct research on various topics as assigned. Ability to work independently.

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and university, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. Why Work at Saint Leo? What it’s Like to

Work Here:

Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE! We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time). FREE Tuition

• Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity
• Dependent of Employees
• Generous Paid Leave
• Sick, Vacation, and Holidays Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!

100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options) Employer-provided life insurance Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans Nationwide Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 403b Retirement Plan Wellness Center

• Eligibility based on meeting required service period Top Workplace Each year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces by the Tampa Bay Times.

The Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay program was created by the Tampa Bay Times and WorkplaceDynamics. The companies in this survey were ranked based on leadership, compensation and training, workplace flexibility, and diversity. One of the Top-Ranked Universities in Florida One of the top-ranked universities in Florida, Saint Leo is a Catholic, liberal arts school serving learners of all faiths. We are traditional, but we are cutting edge Established in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequence—ranked one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education, and is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases. We are Catholic, but we are for everyone Our determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 16,000 students from 49 states and 86 countries—ranking us among the five largest Catholic higher education institutions in the United States. Saint Leo is also one of the nation’s 10 leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military. While we are proudly Catholic, we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society. Non-Discrimination EEO Statement Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs. The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.

The Title IX Office Office Location:

Benedictine Hall 3rd

Floor Email Address:

titleixcoordinator@saintleo.edu

Telephone Number:

(352) 588-8993

Mailing Address:

Saint Leo University ATTN:

Title IX Office 33701 C.R. 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574 The Director of Accessibility Services and the Section 504 Coordinator, Michael Bailey, may be contacted at michael.bailey02@saintleo.edu.

Note:

Questions regarding job application status can be sent to hr@saintleo.edu. The above contacts are listed specifically for Title IX and/or Accessibility concerns only. The University has developed the ‘Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Policy’ to address any Title IX related allegations of sexual harassment. The policy can be found on the University website. A written/hard-copy version of the policy is available upon request from the Title IX Coordinator. Links Campus Security & Safety Employment Site