Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of the Rudd Center, the Financial Assistant 1 is responsible for the accounting and financial transactions of the center, and for carrying out center-specific administrative services.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare, process and monitor all financial transactions and records for payroll, purchasing, travel and other disbursements. Maintain organized fiscal records.


2. Perform routine administrative office functions, including the ordering of office supplies, placing orders and resolving problems with vendors, handling facility related issues.


3. Assist in developing and monitoring center-related budgets including monitoring expenditures for compliance within approved budget limits.


4. Plan and organize support activities, such as meetings, conferences, and interviews. Coordinate all necessary arrangements including travel and other related details for these events.


5. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate's degree in accounting or related field.


2. A minimum of two years of experience in finance/accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field.


2. Experience working in higher education setting.


3. Knowledge of and experience using Kuali Financial System and WebFocus.


4. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office with strong skills in Excel using formulas and pivot tables.


5. Willingness and ability to independently resolve problems.


6. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member.

Appointment Terms

This is part-time (approximately 25-30 hours per week) annually renewable position and offers a full range of health/retirement benefits. The continuation of this position is based on available funding. The work location is at One Constitution Plaza, Suite 600, Hartford, Connecticut.

To Apply

Visit www.jobs.uconn.edu, Staff Positions, Search # 2016369. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2016369)

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.