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Assistant to the Treasurer
Search #0708-0064

Reporting to the Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer, the Assistant to the Treasurer’s

Responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating University cashiers, involvement with transactions and activity in various endowment and deferred gift accounts, review and approval of the employee travel accounts, various reconciliations and limited assistance with the University’s annual audit process. In addition, the Assistant to the Treasurer maintains a close working relationship with the University Relations and Planned Giving Offices, providing information on donor activity and unique gifts, where necessary. The Assistant to the Treasurer also would be a party to communications with various banks and brokers as part of the fiduciary oversight for gift processing.

Qualifications: Must have a High School Diploma (with additional formal training beyond high school preferred) and a minimum of five years experience, preferably in a higher education environment. Previous experience handling cash is preferred. A demonstrated ability to understand accounting concepts as they relate to higher education is highly desirable. Experience supervising staff is important. Attentiveness to detail, strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team are essential attributes. The ability to work independently and with strategic insight is required. Positive attitude a must. Experience with MS Office and Jenzabar Administrative software preferred.

The University offers a competitive compensation package. A review of applications will begin on April 11, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Completed application packets will include 1) signed application, 2) letter of interest (cover letter), 3) resume & 4) three letters of professional references OR the names, titles, & contact information for three professional references, and should be sent to:

Ohio Wesleyan University
Human Resources Department – OWU Search # 0708-0064
61 South Sandusky Street – UN016
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Completed application packets may also be forwarded to: hr@owu.edu

Ohio Wesleyan University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and encourages all interested applicants, including women and minorities, to apply.

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