Fiscal & Operations Specialist

Fiscal And Operations Specialist

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

The Fiscal and Operations Specialist serves as a key member of the Student Affairs Business Service Center (SABSC), supporting fiscal, procurement, communications, and event-related operations. This position ensures the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, provides direct fiscal and administrative support to Student Affairs departments and student organizations, and oversees the development of reports, reconciliations, and communication materials. The Fiscal and Operations Specialist collaborates with campus partners to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with university policies. In addition, the role supervises staff and student assistants, provides training and support on service center systems and procedures, and contributes to the overall success of Student Affairs by delivering exceptional customer service and fostering continuous improvement in business operations.

Interested candidates must have a strong customer service orientation, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment, and sound judgment to manage complex fiscal and operational processes with accuracy and integrity. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in financial administration, organizational management, and problem-solving, along with the flexibility to adapt to evolving needs and contribute to continuous improvement. Each staff member in the Division of Student Affairs is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years of fiscal, administrative, or related experience, preferably in higher education.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of budgetary and financial concepts, with functional experience using PeopleSoft Financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop reports and communication materials.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience supervising or training staff or students.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to balance the needs of students, staff, and departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to change.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of procurement, accounts payable, and fiscal compliance processes.
• Understanding of student life operations and the role of shared services in higher education.
• Familiarity with web programming and development tools.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work to support business cycles, events, and divisional priorities.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility :

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