Financial Services Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title
Financial Services Specialist

Role Title
Administrative Office Specialist III

Role Code
19013-SW

FLSA
Nonexempt

Pay Band
03

Position Number
29100100

Agency
Blue Ridge Community College

Division
Blue Ridge Community College (Div)

Work Location
Augusta - 015

Hiring Range
$40,000 - $55,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel
No

EEO Category
F-Admin Supp

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; some flex schedule available; other hours as required.

Sensitive Position
Yes

Job Description

Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) has been equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience to transform themselves, the community, and the world for over 55 years. The College's comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. Non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry are also offered. BRCC is a community dedicated to excellence, ethical behavior, and empowerment and has consistently been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For.

Full-time classified positions come with generous leave and holiday time, along with very competitive health benefits coverage (to include dental, vision, and short-term and long-term disability), retirement with the Virginia Retirement System, deferred compensation investment opportunities, educational assistance, and access to the college's Recreation Center

BRCC's Student Financial Services department is seeking a Financial Services Specialist to provide excellent, student-focused customer service. This position will perform a variety of cashiering and accounting functions to include (but not limited to):

• Serving as primary cashier
• Answering student inquiries both in person and electronically
• Processing student and corporate invoices and payments
• Resolving student account issues with courtesy and professionalism
• Performing various reconciliation tasks, such as daily register reconciliation and bank account reconciliation
• Recording incoming revenue for the college (local, federal and state) as well as preparing daily deposits
• Creating and managing corporate accounts in the Student Information System and the Workforce Enterprise System
• Ensuring all financial transactions are processed in accordance with the Agency and Department of Accounts policies and procedures.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform detailed work with attention to accuracy at all times and in accordance with related policies and procedures
• Proficient in using Excel and email, as well as the ability to learn new systems/programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Superior customer service skills, including the ability to handle challenging customer interactions and work with diverse populations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Skilled in working with numbers and data

Additional Considerations

• Working knowledge of accounting practices and principles
• Clerical experience
• Experience working in higher education or for a state employer
• Experience using SIS and/or WES

Operation of a State Vehicle
No

Supervises Employees
No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
CLS_4059P

Recruitment Type
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
09/30/2025

Job Close Date
01/05/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Agency Website
www.brcc.edu

Contact Name

Email
glassd@brcc.edu

Phone Number
540-453-0060

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Title IX Coordinator: Beth Styers

1 College Lane Weyers Cave, VA 24486

Office #S106G

540-453-2252

styersb@brcc.edu

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89347

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