Finance Coordinator

Finance Coordinator POSITION DETAILS ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice, is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) led by President Karol V. Mason. John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving and Minority-serving institution. It is ranked third in the nation in Black student success and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility.

John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of more than 15,000 students on our primarily commuter campus. Our student body includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, and other historically underrepresented groups.

A Carnegie designated Research Institution, the College participates in the Macaulay Honors College and doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. It offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in traditional criminal justice‑related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

John Jay College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

The Accounting, Audit and Compliance Office of the Department of Finance and Business Services is the custodian of accounts for College entities with funding not allocated through NYS Budget appropriations. These entities are identified as non‑tax levy funding sources. The unit manages the College Depository, the Auxiliary Services Corporation, Inc. and the John Jay College Foundation, Inc. and provides oversight for the Student Activities Association, Inc.

and the Children s Center of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Inc.

Reporting to the Sr. Accountant, Non‑Tax Levy Revenue Management, the Finance Coordinator will provide the full range of support as outlined in the CUNY title overview, and, in addition, perform special projects as assigned, and prepare ad hoc queries and reports as requested.

Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Experience in higher education desirable. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products required.
• Ability to perform some analytical work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate and interact effectively with staff. Possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Performs financial analysis and administrative work related to College or unit accounting.

• Prepares, reconciles and distributes expenditure and related accounting reports
• Creates and maintains various spreadsheets related to financial analysis
• Processes and tracks transactional entries
• Provides support in the administration of various business operations
• Coordinates with various departments on accounting matters
• Monitors systems and operations to assure a smooth workflow
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name:
Finance Coordinator

Assistant to HEO

Non‑exempt

$54,725 - $59,444

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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