Processes requests and travel authorizations through Mason
Finance Gateway;
Screens incoming requests via eVA, the Travel Request system,
or hard copy documents, then records them in the document log;
Generates vouchers for payment of authorized expenditures from
University Foundation;
Processes credit card purchases when authorized;
Processes scholarship awards to the Financial Aid Office and
University Foundation;
Serves as customer service representative in the Dean's Office
for all procurement and related inquiries from college personnel;
and
Serves as initial point of contact in the Dean’s Office for
eVA, Purchasing, and Travel Offices.
General Office Administration for the Procurement
Team:
- Collaborates with the Procurement team to support reporting and
general office administration functions as needed.
- Prepares travel and procurement documents for the Budget
team;
- Copies, logs, scans, and electronically files all procurement
documents; and
- Creates and maintains electronic procurement related files,
maintains required hard copy vendor files, and all credit card
documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Grant Administration and Reconciliation:
- Conducts a systematic review of Banner financial activity to
verify all grant charges and credits are accurate and appropriate
by reconciling to source documents post–award;
- Prepares monthly/bi-monthly reconciliations;
- Enters labor redistribution requests; and
- Reviews budgets and proposals for accuracy and appropriateness
in pre-award.
Special Projects:
- Designs, develops, and executes projects in accordance with
specified time frames and delivers results as established by the
Director of Fiscal Management.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Experience providing administrative support;
- Experience working in an office or business environment;
- Skill in the use of computers with intermediate to advanced
working knowledge of word processing and excel applications in
Microsoft Office;
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and complete multiple tasks
within tight deadlines;
- Ability to work effectively as a key member of an
administrative support team in a dynamic environment;
- Ability to handle matters with discretion and maintain absolute
confidentiality in a highly visible office; and
- Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor
vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for
operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use
Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/
. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the
driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all
candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable
review.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
- Experience working in higher education;
- Experience processing travel and other procurement items;
- Experience conducting accurate and timely analysis, delivering
effective oral and written reports to management, solving problems,
and recommending process improvements;
- Working knowledge of operational fiscal administration
processes to execute assigned tasks, assist in budget management,
and resolve most problems that arise;
- Knowledge of budget development and execution, personnel
administration, and office operations;
- Knowledge of fiscal, personnel, procurement, travel, and other
administrative applications in support of organizational
operations;
- Knowledge of George Mason University and the College of
Business local area network applications and operations; and
- Ability to quickly gain proficiency in web-based database
platforms and applications.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Senior
Fiscal Specialist at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online
application to include three professional references with contact
information, and provide a cover letter and resume for
review.
Posting Open Date: October 22, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 5, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest
and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering
degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,
along with certificates and credentials.
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believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing
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we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of
origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.
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community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
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veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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