Cashier

Apply now Job no: 538119
Work type: Staff
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Student Financial Services
Job #538119
First Review Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #538119) Accounting Technician II, Cashier, Salary Range: $3,688 - $6,122 monthly. Hiring Range: $3,688 - $3,872 monthly. This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Student Financial Services. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits .

Position Summary:

The Cashier will perform day-to-day duties to insure timely and accurate posting of all incoming funds. The cashier will also provide customer service to students/staff/faculty/public via phone, window, and email.

Key Responsibilities:

• 45% - Perform various cashiering and data entry functions for all incoming payments to the University. Responsible for receipting payments for all campus organizations, including three auxiliaries, self-support organizations and academic departments. Cash collection and receipting includes payments for student fees, housing & dining fees, accounts receivable payments, summer camps, athletics events, fundraising events, donations, parking fees, music events, rental of equipment or facilities, student club revenue and departmental revenue.
• 40% - Customer service - assist and provide guidance to students, staff & parents via telephone, email or in person regarding inquiries of student account activity, tuition & all campus fees, housing charges, parking permits, financial aid disbursements or refund, financial holds, past due balances, payroll checks, Procurement or Travel Cards and separating employees documentation.
• 5% - Perform various reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy of cash handling processes of the university for departments and auxiliaries.
• 5% - Provide support at special events that might occur on or off campus and could be outside of Monday – Friday 8-5
• 5% - Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

• Thorough knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to apply accounting procedures and practices to the analysis of basic accounting problems
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data
• Ability to apply problem solving techniques in finding solutions to basic accounting problems
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience which has provided the below knowledge and abilities.

Education:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities below.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using PeopleSoft.
• Bilingual English and Spanish language ability
• Ability to work in a high pace open-air office setting

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials for first review is on Tuesday, July 2, 2023. This position is open until filled.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to [email protected] or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

Weacknowledgethat Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the uncededlandsof the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in thestateof California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in thestateof California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campuswhen needed.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to [email protected] .

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Advertised: Jun 17 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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