Budget & Fiscal Coordinator

Administrative duties (70%):

• Oversee budget, fiscal reporting, and accounting

• Develop systems and procedures to streamline fiscal tracking and reporting

• Assistproject director in fiscal quarterly reporting

• Gather, track, and analyze data from multiple sources for internal and external outreach and funding efforts

• Review,maintain, and plan budgets for personnel and purchasing

• Assist with HR related procedures

• Work closely with Cal Poly Partners grants and sponsored programs staff on coordinating reporting to internal and sponsor stakeholders

• Understand and implement Cal Poly State University and Cal Poly Partners policies and procedures related to sponsored programs and grants

• Attend weekly, in-person leadership meetings with project director and program manager

Partnership and stakeholder duties (15%):

• Utilize excellent communication and organization skills torepresentthe programin order todevelop andmaintainstakeholder relationships

• With project director and other staff, help build andmaintainpositive relationships with partners including but not limited to the SLO County Department of Social Services, the Cal Poly Basic Needs Task Force, SLO County CalFresh Alliance, and Farmers’ Markets Associations

• Attend partnership and regional network training and events related to CalFresh activities

• Assist with Marketing/Outreach duties as needed

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Other duties as assigned (15%):

• Stay current on State and Federal legislation related to CalFresh/SNAP, relevant CSU policies, and higher education

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year university in a relevant field

• Minimum 4 years of progressive, responsible experience in accounting, budget management, or related field

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and Zoom

• Ability to perform complex and confidential duties

• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and meet timelines

• Ability tomaintainregular, reliable, punctual attendance and communication

• Ability toestablishand maintain cooperative and effective working relationships

• Self-motivated, works well independently

• Interpersonal skills: tact, patience, and courtesy

• A background check isrequiredfor this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountingor related field

• Master’s degree or graduate coursework in relevant discipline

• 5+ years of budgeting/accounting experience with grants, including with higher education sponsored programs projects

• Foundational knowledge and understanding of HR policies and protocol

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist tooperatea computer keyboard and calculator.

• Seeing to read a variety of materials.

• Sitting or standing forextendedperiod of time.

• Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.

• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

• Commuting on an as needed basis to outside meetings and training locations.