Department or Unit Name SE - Student Involvement Position Headcount 2 Position Title Lead Student Activity Funding Assistant Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $19.00 - $19.00 Pay Range Information
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On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor David Bryant Supervisor Email davbryant@chapman.edu
Desired Start Date 08/17/2026 Projected End Date 05/21/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 19 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
In support of the Student Affairs Learning Outcomes and under the direction from the Manager, Student Activities, the Lead Student Activity Funding Assistant supports with the internal and/or external aspects of student funding as well as team leadership for the Student Activity Fee Advisory Committee ( SAFAC). The Lead Student Activity Funding Assistant is a member of the Department of Student Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs.
Responsibilities
External Student Funding
Assist with compiling necessary funding application materials, agendas, and minutes for weekly SAFAC review.
Actively monitor PantherConnect and Submittable for funding application submissions.
Document funding application information in Excel for record keeping purposes.
Notify all individuals, organizations, and departments as to the funding decisions made by SAFAC
Meet with and respond to general inquiries from students, staff, and/or faculty.
Assist with budget reconciliation on a weekly or monthly basis (may be more frequently as requested by supervisor).
Attend student funding meetings of and take minutes for SAFAC
Internal Student Funding
Review/submit Non-PO and budget transfer payment requests to ensure all necessary documentation is attached and accurate for Financial Services processing.
Actively monitor PantherConnect for payment request submissions.
Document payment request information in Excel for record keeping purposes.
Meet regularly with representatives from Accounts Payable to review active expenditures.
Team Leadership
Assist with training, team development, and schedule coordination for 2-4 Student Activity Funding Assistants in respective team.
Administrative
Communicate effectively both in person and through email with students and student/campus organizations on proper utilization of funding, university fiscal policy, SAFAC funding criteria, and missing information.
Maintain understanding of university and fiscal policy.
Attend weekly meetings with supervisor.
Participate in and contribute to Department of Student Engagement programs, services, experiences, and resources as determined by supervisor.
Maintain positive working relationships with campus partners from academic/administrative departments (University Financial Services, Purchasing, etc.).
Use Panther Connect, SharePoint, and other university systems appropriately and as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to exercise initiative and work independently.
Knowledge or experience with university policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
A major in business, economics, or accounting is preferred.
Prior experience with student funding.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is expected to work 15 hours per week.
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
