What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Finance Assistant for CT Lab Schools Investments Initiative (LSII) position at CT State Colleges and Universities?

Job Description

Summary

Job Opening : Temporary - Grant Funded Position

Grant Finance Assistant for CT Lab Schools Investments Initiative (LSII)

CT State Colleges and Universities (CSC)

The Lab Schools Investments Initiative supports current early childhood educators in Connecticut and helps recruit the next generation of professionals.This initiative is a federally-funded, four-year, $8.1 million project engaging early childhood lab schools at public and private higher education institutions.LSII is a collaboration of the CT Office of Early Childhood and the CT State Colleges and Universities (CSCU)that uses American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to sustain and support Connecticut’s lab schools, the ECE workforce pipeline, and high-quality early childhood programming statewide.

Duties

Details : Posted : February 3, 2025

Type : Temporary - Grant Funded Position

Level : Administrator II(SUOAF)

Hours : Full-time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date : The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5 : 00pm (EST)on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

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CSCU System Office

61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105

This position is not remote

Connecticut State Colleges Universities Mission : The Connecticut State Colleges Universities (CSCU) contribute to the creation of knowledge and the economic growth of the state of Connecticut by providing affordable, innovative, and rigorous programs. Our learning environments transform students and facilitate an ever-increasing number of individuals to achieve their personal and career goals.

CSCU Vision : The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities will build on its long and successful history by working collectively - within and across institutions - and by engaging external partners to increase the number of students pursuing and completing personally and professionally rewarding certificate and degree programs, improving their social mobility, and helping the state to meet its current and future workforce demands.

CSCU Equity Statement : The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date : April 2025

Position Summary : Provides primary fiscal support for System Office grants, including assistance with financial analysis and assisting with development, implementation, monitoring and reporting functions to ensure accurate and consistent recording and reporting of budget and fiscal reports. Responsible for assisting with the preparation of and fiscal reports for specific grants, assisting with preparation of financial data and student data, and working with college, university, employer and other grant partner finance personnel to provide technical assistance and resolve issues related to budgets and planning. Assists with data gathering for analysis and reconciliation, as required.

Example of Job Duties : Under the direction of the Grant Project Director, the Grant Finance Assistant is responsible for providing primary fiscal support througheffective performance in these essential duties :

Assists with the gathering of data, as required, for the filing of quarterly fiscal and programmatic reports with federal funding agencies (e.g., US Department of Labor, US Department of Education).

Analyzes reports and back-up documentation from grant partners to ensure accuracy and completeness; works with grant partners, as needed, to supplement information collected or resolve any issues; compiles quarterly reports for Project Director.

Helps prepare internal monthly budget status reports from Banner in Excel and pdf format to maintain up-to-date information regarding grant spending by budget line item and individual partner.

Serves as budget assistant contact for internal and external grant partners.

Assists with the development of other financial reports and summaries of financial data, as required.

Maintains accurate year-to-date budget information regarding the overall grant; monitors transfer invoices to ensure payment has been made and tracked.

Works with CSCU System Office staff to ensure that drawdowns are completed.

Monitors individual partner Memoranda of Understanding, Subrecipient Agreements and / or Contracts to ensure spending is consistent with requirements and deliverables.

Performs other related duties which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Application Instructions : To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website atct.edu and search for "Jobs."

Selection Procedure : Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidateswho have been selected and approvedto interviewwill be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and / or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening : All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of NondiscriminationCSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies : John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW,Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson- cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M / F

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications : Two (2) years of experience in a business-related field with some experience in reporting, compliance, and / or deliverable / outcome tracking.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following :

Knowledge of basic bookkeeping, accounting and financial record-keeping procedures; financial terminology and coding; statements and budget preparation.Alternate experience may also be considered.

Proficiency in computer and associated software is essential, including Excel.

Demonstrated experience in working with minimal supervision.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skillsalong with strongInformation technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related area.

Experience in higher education and / or government budgeting.

These qualifications may be waived for individuals with appropriate alternate experience.

Benefits

Starting Salary : Minimum Salary; $57,552 approximate annualplus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

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supplemental benefits.Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Salary : $57,552

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