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Temporary Part Time Hourly Financial Support Clerk (Rowan Online, Rowan Reach)

Apply now Job no: 501110
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Administrative - Clerical

Position Summary

The Financial Support Clerk is responsible for identifying designated expenses within the general ledger, reconciling those expenses according to established allocation methods and dashboard references, and preparing journal entries for submission to Accounting Services. This monthly process supports accurate financial tracking for Shared Service Centers associated with Rowan Online and Rowan Reach. The role involves routine data entry, documentation, and coordination with finance team members to ensure consistency and accuracy across financial records.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify designated expenses in the general ledger and reconcile them using established allocation methods and dashboard tools.
  • Prepare and submit monthly journal entries for Shared Service Centers, including chargebacks to Rowan Online and Rowan Reach.
  • Monitor budget activity and year-to-date actuals, flag discrepancies and report findings to the Associate Director.
  • Process routine financial transactions such as journal entries, DCAs, budget transfers, and revisions; maintain logs of recurring entries.
  • Assist in compiling cost share budgets for designated centers and support documentation needs.
  • Maintain and improve reconciliation workflows between divisions and departments to ensure consistency.
  • Support updates to Tableau dashboards and other financial tracking tools as directed.
  • Respond to basic financial inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, escalating complex issues when necessary.
  • Maintain organized digital records and ensure documentation is complete and audit ready.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently and collaboratively.
  • Effective communication skills across varying levels of seniority.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in finance or administrative support, preferably in a higher education setting.
  • Familiarity with financial systems and collaboration tools such as Banner, Jaggaer, Google Workspace, Teams, Tableau, and/or SharePoint.

Rate: $20 per hour

Hours: 

  • Contract Term: 3-6 months
  • This temporary, part-time position is assigned no more than twenty (20) hours per week and is not to exceed 944 hours per fiscal year. Work is contracted annually to coincide with the fiscal year and is contingent upon budget appropriations.

Notes:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

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Temporary Part Time Hourly Financial Support Clerk (Rowan Online, Rowan Reach) Glassboro, New Jersey

 

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.