Study Abroad Program Budget Specialist

A unit within NC State Global, the Study Abroad Office provides access to high-impact international experiences by offering a broad range of credit-bearing programs. Our dedicated team advises students, administers programs, and provides comprehensive support for study abroad. We're committed to developing culturally competent students prepared to engage in today's global society.

NC State Study Abroad is seeking a professional to manage the finances and operations of a portfolio of study abroad programs. Reporting to the Business Officer, this position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with faculty and campus stakeholders to coordinate unique, high-impact experiential programs.

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The Programs Budget Specialist is responsible for maintaining a designated portfolio of study abroad program budgets and managing all aspects of each program's financial and operational components. The portfolio management will entail collaborating with faculty directors and Study Abroad program coordinators on program budget planning, pre-departure budget review, budget reconciliation, and hiring associated with each program. The portfolio will also maintain the operational components necessary for programming, vendor contracts, vendor set-up and payment, reconciling travel advances, university credit card, and faculty travel reimbursements. The Programs Budget Specialist must engage in collaborative and communicative working relationships with the program coordinators and faculty within their portfolio of programs.

The position requires an understanding of NC State's financial management systems and processes and knowledge of state travel policy concerning program operations. The Programs Budget Specialist maintains working relationships with counterparts in the Controller's Office toward understanding changes in the travel policy and effectively communicating these policies to faculty and program coordinators.

The position will contribute to the annual Faculty Director Finance training sessions, which educate our faculty on budgeting, reimbursement policy, and their responsibilities once the program has concluded.

High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

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