Department or Unit Name SE - Student Involvement Position Headcount 6 Position Title 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 $17.50 - $17.50 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 David Bryant Supervisor Email davbryant@chapman.edu
Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 Projected End Date 05/21/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 10 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 Student Activity Funding Assistant supports with the internal and/or external aspects of student funding for the Student Activity Fee Advisory Committee ( SAFAC). The 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
Internal Student Funding
Compile Non-PO payment requests to ensure all necessary documentation is attached and accurate for the Lead Student Activity Funding Assistant to process.
Actively monitor PantherConnect for payment request submissions.
Document payment request information in Excel for record keeping purposes.
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 meetings with supervisor, as needed.
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.
Maintain professional and timely communication.
Desired Qualifications
A major in business, economics, or accounting is preferred.
Federal Work Study Award.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is expected to work 10 hours per week.
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
