Financial Analyst-Payroll 00653

Working Title :

Financial Analyst-Payroll 00653

Role Title :

Administrative Office Specialist III

Position Number : 00653

FLSA : Non Exempt

Appointment Type : Full Time

Type of Posting : General Public

Is Sensitive Position? :

No

Designated Personnel :

Yes

Responsible Employee :

This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement :

This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest :

No

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? :

No

Departmental Objective :

Process financial transactions in accordance with State and University policies and procedures.

Purpose of the Position :

This position will be primarily in charge of reviewing and processing all new student worker and adjunct hiring packages for accuracy and completeness and establishing and maintaining new positions for these employee populations in Cardinal. This includes training new part-time employees on the Cardinal timesheet system, ensuring all supervisors have appropriate Cardinal roles and providing training and support to our Student Worker Hiring Managers throughout the Campus. This position will also provide backup for the Payroll Accountants for the full-time and part-time payrolls, as well as, all payroll processing activities as necessary to support the Payroll Department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position :

Knowledge of relationships and interactions of payroll / benefits compensation practices

Knowledge of federal and state payroll policies, procedures, laws and regulations

Considerable knowledge in the development, operation, maintenance and integration of complex spreadsheets and databases

Proficient in use of office equipment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organization skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education :

• High school graduate or equivalent education / experience that equates to a high school diploma.

Experience :

Additional Consideration(s) :

Education :

Experience :

Salary Information :

Starting at $43,417 Commensurate with Education and Experience

CNU Information :

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer / service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https : / / cnu.edu / hr / benefits / .

Role Code : 19013

Conditions of Employment :

Is this position telework eligible? :

Yes

Telework Eligibility Disclaimer :

This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Eligibility will depend on the likelihood of the employee’s success in a telework arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage telework. Departments and / or Human Resources may modify or revoke eligibility at any time. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement.

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) :

Essential

Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) :

Marginal

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) :

Non-Applicable

Pushing / Pulling : Marginal

Standing : Essential

Sitting : Essential

Bending : Marginal

Walking : Essential

Climbing : Non-Applicable

Reaching : Marginal

Repetitive Motion : Essential

Fast Pace : Essential

Average Pace : Essential

Multiple Priorities :

Essential

Intense Customer Interaction :

Essential

Multiple Stimuli : Essential

Frequency Changes : Essential

Memory : Essential

Reasoning : Essential

Hearing : Essential

Reading : Essential

Analyzing : Essential

Logic : Essential

Verbal Communication :

Essential

Written Communication :

Essential

Posting Number : PS1165P

Number of Vacancies :

Posting Date :

10 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 04 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Special Instructions to Applicants :

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address : CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address : 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4 : 30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and / or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting :

https : / / jobs.cnu.edu / postings / 20062

EEO / Diversity Statement(s) :

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request :

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and / or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Alternative Hiring Process :

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services

(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link : https : / / www.vadars.org / drs / cpid / PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Background Check :

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.