The UConn-URI Navy STEM Coalition within the UConn Shipbuilding Initiative at the University of Connecticut seeks qualified applicants for a Financial Assistant 2. The UConn-URI Navy STEM Coalition seeks to establish a long-term STEM pipeline program for naval related careers in Southeast New England. The program engages STEM talent K-12through graduate school in innovative naval-focused activities and hands-on projects through participation form the regional Navy community to provide early and frequent interaction and ultimately, retention of students from this community. Working under the direction of the ANCHOR leadership, the successful candidate will provide financial and administrative support to help administer the newly funded Advancing Naval Careers Through Higher Education Outreach and Research (ANCHOR) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) awarded to the University of Connecticut. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides financial and administrative support for assigned areas Acts as fiscal manager for, and resource to, faculty members, team members, and program leaders responsible for the use of ANCHOR funds Assists in developing and implementing standard policies and practices for a variety of purchasing and reporting activities Monitors, tracks, and maintains accurate financial records Records encumbrances, expenditures and processes all necessary paperwork, following up to resolve problems as they arise Assists in developing and managing ANCHOR’s operating budget and tracks spending on the approved budget Prepares documents for post-award activities as required to meet deadlines Verifies and processes financial transactions, such as deposits, journal entries, cost transfers, and payroll adjustments Ensures effort reporting commitments are met on the ANCHOR project Oversees payroll operations to meet the needs of the Navy-STEM Coalition and University deadlines Performs related work as required including but not limited to special projects in support of the Navy-STEM Coalition’s operations, faculty, students, and staff MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Experience working in a higher education or a grant-funded organization or program. Experience with budget preparation, fiscal control methods, and payroll systems. Demonstrated experience with financial practices and procedures. Experience utilizing Excel and Microsoft Applications. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the experience establishing positive working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders. Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with enterprise systems such as Kuali Financial System (KFS), Web. FOCUS, Husky. Buy, Page. Up, Concur, Core-CT, or similar online enterprise financial systems. Experience with the sponsored program proposal process. Experience working with federal grants and contracts. Experience with documents and stages in the revenue process (e.g. quotes, purchase orders, service agreements, invoices, accounts receivable, etc.). APPOINTMENT TERMS This is a full-time, annually renewable position based on performance and available funding. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA). TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.