Administrative Clerk

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: 55,748.05 - 55,748.05

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for the financial coordination and report to the Financial Analyst within the business office of the Department of Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in post-award research transactions and close-out
• Process monthly research journal entries
• Review and process clinical research financial transactions
• Monitor and respond to urgent financial transaction requests
• Assist in preparation of financial reports
• Liaison between the pre- and post- research award offices
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings
• Assist with research sponsored project salary allocations and effort reporting process
• Obtain quarterly financial expenditure attestation
• Ensure that budget lines are valid for all procurement transactions by collaborating with Finance Directors and Divisional Administrators on appropriate ChartStrings
• Support other ad-hoc projects and functions as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college or equivalent business experience plus a minimum of two to three years related experience
• Bachelor's degree desirable

Other Requirements

• Strong analytical skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Good interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Commitment to Diversity

Columbia University is dedicated to increasing diversity in its workforce, its student body, and its educational programs. Achieving continued academic excellence and creating a vibrant university community require nothing less. In fulfilling its mission to advance diversity at the University, Columbia seeks to hire, retain, and promote exceptionally talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.