What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Specialist position at Xavier University of Louisiana?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Project Specialist
FLSA
Exempt
Department
Office Of Fiscal Services
Job Summary
Xavier University of Louisiana is accepting applications for the open position of Project Specialist. The Project Specialist will assist the Senior Vice President for Fiscal Services with preparing HPSL and LDS operating reports and XOCOM accounting transactions. Run reports as needed, monitor institutional aid, housing charges and to make sure Title IV credit balances are processed timely. Monitor the calculations of Title IV withdrawals; Assist the Bursar with preparing the FISAP report for Title IV funds and complete other projects as assigned by the Bursar and the Senior Vice President for Fiscal Services. AA/EOE
Minimum Qualifications
At least five years of experience in a business or financial environment
at a college or university.
at a college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Adept at handling funds.
Excellent communications skills that will ensure positive interaction with students, faculty and staff experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Word and/or other Windows-based software. -computer literate. Experience working at a college or university.
Excellent communications skills that will ensure positive interaction with students, faculty and staff experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Word and/or other Windows-based software. -computer literate. Experience working at a college or university.
Special Requirements Summary
Work Hours
Part time 20 hours a week.
KSA's
Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or another related field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description
Assist with preparing the FISAP
- Prepare the annual operating reports for HPDL and LDS
- Tuition discount monitoring
- Assist with recording XOCOM accounting transactions
- Monitor student accounts receivable
- Review Sodexo billings
- Assist with preparation of the 990 forms
- Monitor Barnes & Noble invoices
- Setup direct deposit information
- Run process for direct deposits
- Monitor student health insurance (Gallagher)
- Assist Bursar office as needed
- Assist with yearend accruals
- Assist with old student credit balances
- Assist with unclaimed property
- Monitor housing charges
- Monitor Title IV withdrawals to make sure they are processed timely
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S447P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
03/10/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Date
02/24/2025
Application Review Date
Closing Date
02/27/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit resume, cover letter and 3 references.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/3490
About Xavier
About Xavier
Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is the only Catholic Historically Black University in the United States. Located in New Orleans, the University strives to contribute to a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier prides itself in its diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates a variety of educational practices, including research and service learning.
