Financial Specialist II- Cashier

Posting Details Position Information Recruitment Number 1441 Number of Vacancies 1 Working Title Financial Specialist II- Cashier Classification Title Financial Specialist II Proposed Salary to be Offered 20.
43 Appointment Percentage (Budget) 100% Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Student Billing Manager, the Financial Specialist II- Cashier is responsible for assisting students and staff at the Cashier’s window, on the telephone, and via email.
This position will process student payments, department (non-student) deposits, and scholarship checks.
The Financial Specialist II- Cashier will also assist in the review and update of the processes and procedures for the Cashier’s Office.
This position will be responsible for opening and closing the Cashier’s Office each day.
The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.
m.
to 4:30 p.
m.
in person.
Position Type Staff/Administrative Pay Basis Hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Contingent Upon Funding No Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No Required Qualifications An associate’s degree in business administration or relevant experience.
Banking or cashiering experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in cash management.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Good analytical skills and ability to solve problems with data.
Proficient in using computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to direct telephone calls, emails, and assist students and staff in a professional manner while using discretion and good judgment regarding confidential information.
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
Possess a positive work ethic and be a strong communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills.
Collaboratively work with team members to ensure work is completed timely and accurately.
Ability to work with people across multiple levels of the organization.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability and willingness to maintain and enhance professional competencies by participating in professional development workshops and training sessions related to current position responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft software.
Physical Demands Reasonable Accommodations UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.
edu or 608.
785.
8013.
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All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement.
For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.
edu or 608.
785.
8013 Working conditions and environment Office Setting The ability to sit/stand for extended periods.
Note: The Cashier’s window is at counter height.
Occasional travel for training and professional development Miscellaneous Information Time off requests approved based on the needs of the department due to the billing cycles of the University.
Information about your benefits Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include: excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
paid holidays and sick days.
sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Learn more at: https://www.
uwlax.
edu/globalassets/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-info/fasl.
pdf Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire.
This information is provided for illustrative purposes only.
Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a top-rated, comprehensive University of Wisconsin campus, located in the beautiful Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin.
Known for scholarship, academic rigor, physical activity and a close-knit community, UWL remains dedicated to its century-old mission to train the whole person — “the mind and body.
” UWL has earned a strong reputation nationally for factors such as graduation rates, return on investment and great outcomes for low-income students.
It is the No.
2 public college in Wisconsin on Forbes’ 2023 America’s Top Colleges list.
And it is Wisconsin’s top-ranked public university with fewer than 25,000 students, according to U.
S.
News & World Report’s list of the Best National Universities.
UWL offers 130-plus degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels in the arts, social sciences and humanities; science and health; business; and education.
UWL has three colleges: the College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science & Health, as well as the School of Education and the School of Visual & Performing Arts.
UWL has about 447 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, including 82% with doctoral or terminal degrees.
UWL has strong student success programs that have contributed to a strong retention rate.
This fall, students returned to UWL at one of the highest rates on record with 86.
5% of the 2022-23 first-year class retained — the highest mark in a decade and the fifth-highest mark in the past 50 years.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education.
More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.
uwlax.
edu/info/strategic-plan.
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000.
The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty, which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between.
Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation.
Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small- town living with larger city benefits.
Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored 19th century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation.
More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found at Explore La Crosse and Choose La Crosse.
Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.
uwlax.
edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/ AA/EO Statement The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.
We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.
UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
DEI Statement UW-La Crosse’s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence.
We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive.
" The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all.
UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience.
UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.
org (ACO).
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e.
, Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.
uwlax.
edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.
785.
9999.
Redbook Position Yes Division/College Administration and Finance Division Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit The Division of Administration and Finance is committed to providing quality campus services to faculty, staff, students and external constituencies in support of the university’s mission of teaching, research, and public service.
The division includes Facilities Planning & Management, Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology Services and Police & Parking Services.
Posting Detail Information Posting Detail Information Posting Date 11/01/2023 Continuous Recruitment Yes Continuous Recruitment First Review Date 11/13/2023 Close Date Special Instructions Application deadlines TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.
Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee.
Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.
UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law.
In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Position Contact Name Carlena Goddeau Position Contact Email hrinfo@uwlax.
edu