Financial and Administrative Coordinator

The Financial and Administrative Coordinator in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management is responsible for managing operating and research accounting, ensuring financial policy compliance, and providing administrative support. Key duties include processing expense claims, managing procurement, coordinating payroll for student employees, and assisting with faculty recruitment and departmental meetings. Applicants need an undergraduate degree in a finance or business-related field, at least three years of relevant experience, and strong financial, administrative, and communication skills.

• Financial Administration and Compliance including, but not limited to the following activities:

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in finance or business-related discipline, or equivalent related
• 3+ years of related experience with a strong background in finance is preferred including financial monitoring and control, preferably in a university environment
• Extensive administrative experience in an academic environment
• Experience supporting the needs of a senior management team
• Experience using University internal systems (Concur, Unit4, Power BI, Workday) is an asset
• Experience documenting relevant meeting minutes and action items is an asset
• Experience with online financial reimbursement and procedures following Policy 31 University Expense guidelines