Job Details

Financial Coordinator

Position Number: 6738070
Location: Providence, RI
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Financial Coordinator
Brown University

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Job Description:

This position processes financial transactions primarily performed in Workday for the Division of Campus Life, a large division of 20 offices, departments and centers, more than 200 staff and $96 million complex budget comprised of auxiliary, university, endowment and gift funds. The Financial Coordinator will have a strong working knowledge of the Brown Chart of Accounts and policies and procedures related to financial transactions. This position is expected to be customer focused and responsive to requests as they arise.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
Experience in an academic setting preferred.

Job Competencies

Highly proficient with financial reporting and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects / deadlines simultaneously while collaborating with others.
Must have the ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Excellent judgment; experience handling highly confidential data.
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated customer service-oriented experience and skills.
Flexible to change and interruptions, manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Strong computer aptitude for learning new software and problem solving required.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about Brown University's benefits, please visit here for further information.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-11-14

Job Posting Title:
Financial Coordinator

Department:
Campus Life & Student Services

Grade:
Grade 8

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.