Chapman University

Academic Financial Operation Student Assistant

Chapman University  •  Orange, CA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description


Student Title Classification Information

Quick Link https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/40594
Job Number
SE222824

Position Information

Department or Unit Name
Academic Financial Operations
Position Headcount
1
Position Title
Academic Financial Operation Student Assistant
Academic Year
Academic Year 2026-2027
Term or Semester
All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Grad and Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range
$18.00 - $20.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange
Approved Supervisor
Alexandra Zayas
Supervisor Email
zayas@chapman.edu

Scheduling

Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar

( https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)


Desired Start Date
08/24/2026
Projected End Date
08/31/2027
Average number of hours per week
Up to 19 Hrs

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary
Student will support the Academic Financial Operations Office by assisting the Director and financial analysts with administrative operations, spreadsheet maintenance, data entry, transaction review, and special projects.

Responsibilities
· Assist the AFO team with maintaining financial spreadsheets, entering and reviewing data, analyzing information for accuracy, and researching financial or operational details as requested. · · Assist with preliminary review of financial transactions, including vouchers, purchase orders, and cost transfers in PeopleSoft Finance, under the direction of financial analysts.
· Provide general office support, including scheduling meetings, organizing records, maintaining office supplies, and greeting visitors professionally.
· Proactively ask for assignments, follow up on open tasks, document processes, identify efficiencies, and support financial operations projects as needed.

Required Qualifications
· Ability to work with sensitive financial, personnel, and student-related information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
· Ability to prioritize work, complete tasks efficiently and accurately, ask clarifying questions, and demonstrate a willingness to learn in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions.
· Professional written, email, and in-person communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and other university stakeholders.
· Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to maintain calendars, spreadsheets, files, and accurate records.
· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; comfort working with spreadsheets is strongly preferred.
· Ability to use standard office equipment and related office technology.
· Strong commitment to customer service, teamwork, and professional office etiquette.

Desired Qualifications
· Interest in developing finance, accounting, budgeting, or financial operations skills.
· Previous office experience desired but not required
· Availability to work 10-15 hours per week between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
· Summer availability is desired but not required

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Is Federal work-study required?
With or Without FWS
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