Compliance and Budget Coordinator

Job Description Summary

The Compliance and Budget Coordinator will primarily act as a records developer and manager as well as a reporting and compliance subject matter/process expert for the School of Law. Directly reporting to the Associate Dean for Administration & Student Development, the coordinator will be part of a busy, fast-paced team that manages data collection for reports relative to accreditation, external reporting, and the law school’s budget. **

Essential Functions And Responsibilities**

• Managing documentation and reporting in an organized manner to ensure compliance to ABA, NALP, SACSSOC, and Liberty University policies and procedures
• Collaborating with departments in the law school and within the University to ensure accurate reports are developed
• Assist Associate Dean of Administration & Student Development with analyzing and developing a fiscal year budget for each department in the law school and preparing related financial reports
• Monitoring the law school budget to ensure good stewardship of resources

Qualifications And Credentials

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years administrative experience
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong Experience with developing and managing file plans
• Strong ability to work with and learn a variety of computer systems
• Experience with Anaplan budget software preferred
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion
• Proven ability to meet deadlines

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to contribute to a team environment and contribute expertise at appropriate times while recognizing each team members strengths and contributions
• Listen first communication style to ensure that everyone is heard so the best decision can be reached
• Ability to show respect to their colleagues and to work in a collegially manner

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

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