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Fiscal Assistant II - Office of Graduate Education
Job no: 540415
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support
Department:29010801 - MD-GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAMS
Classification Title:
Fiscal Assistant II
Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and three years of general accounts transaction experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for required experience.
Job Description:
This position provides centralized business administration support for the Office of Graduate Education (OGE) including the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) program within the College of Medicine, functioning in a shared services capacity that supports all graduate education programs, trainees, and participating departments across the entire College. The role serves as a key operational resource for fiscal, payroll, and administrative functions, helping ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant business processes that support the Graduate School's mission.
The position also supports Office of Graduate Education fiscal operations through procurement activities, invoice processing, purchasing, requisitions, and PCard reconciliation. Additional responsibilities include maintaining financial records, monitoring funding activity, supporting reporting and reconciliation processes, and assisting with onboarding and operational coordination activities for graduate students and trainees.
As a central point of coordination for the college, this role partners with departmental administrators, COM-HR, COM Finance and Administration, the Graduate School, vendors, graduate students, trainees, and university offices to facilitate business operations and support graduate education activities across the College of Medicine. The position helps promote standardized processes, provides guidance on administrative procedures, and ensures compliance with university and college policies while delivering responsive customer service to a diverse group of stakeholders.
About This Role:
Payroll Distribution and Funding Administration Centralized Support

• Centralized support for the college to create and manage payroll distributions for BMS-supported graduate assistants (GAs) and OGE employees across the college.
• Monitor, reconcile, and update GA and pre-doctoral payroll distributions across all BMS cohorts.
• Coordinate cross-departmental and cross-college payroll support related to OGE and BMS funding allocation, including temporary funding coverage.
• Administer special funding sources and scholarship support, including Graduate School programs such as McKnight, McNair, FAMU, NSF, and other sponsored funding mechanisms.
• Process payroll distribution updates related to GA stipend increases, fringe benefit rate changes, and annual Pre-Doc compensation adjustments.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding of graduate assistant (GA) students by coordinating required documentation, facilitating appointment and payroll setup or termination, and ensuring compliance with university processes.
• Incorporate AI funding support allocations for participating departments and funding initiatives.

Procurement, Finance, and Accounts Payable

• Serve as a centralized resource to process and reconcile invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, journal entries, and fiscal transactions in accordance with University of Florida and College of Medicine guidelines.
• Coordinate procurement activities and ordering for program and departmental operational needs.
• Perform PCard reconciliation and ensure timely and accurate documentation of expenditures.
• Coordinate travel, develop itineraries, and manage communication and expense reimbursement for graduate student and postdoctoral candidate recruiting visits.
• Monitor fiscal transactions, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with account reconciliation and expense tracking.
• Partner with vendors, departmental administrators, fiscal staff, and university offices to resolve procurement, payment, and transaction-related issues while serving as a primary point of contact for business operations support.
• Assist with monitoring available funding balances and ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets and funding sources.

Tuition Waiver Administration

• Initiate, process, update, and monitor tuition waivers for BMS-supported GAs and Pre-Docs receiving institutional tuition support.
• Serve as the centralized resource to coordinate tuition waivers across departments and colleges to ensure accurate funding and student eligibility.
• Manage tuition waiver allocations associated with special funding programs and Graduate School scholarship initiatives, including McKnight, McNair, FAMU, NSF, and related programs.
• Incorporate AI funding support into tuition waiver processing for participating departments.

Reporting

• Prepare reports, maintain financial records, and support audits related to payroll distributions, tuition waivers, and funding activity.
• Assist with fiscal planning and funding analysis to support OGE program operations and compliance requirements.
• Provide support for additional fiscal and administrative projects as assigned.

Special Projects and Administrative Support

• Manage office necessities including supplies, mail, equipment, and security.
• Support the OGE Administrator with the annual asset management and space report.
• Collaborate with the Graduate Engagement and Outreach Coordinator to maintain and update the
  website, social media account(s), event calendar, and listservs related to activities with OGE.
• Collaborate with the Graduate Engagement and Outreach Coordinator to assist with planning and
  supporting student-centered events such as commencement, recruitment, and professional development
  activities.
• Support the overall operation of the Office of Graduate Education by performing a variety of tasks and
  responsibilities as assigned

About the College of Medicine:
The University of Florida's College of Medicine is committed to advancing health through education, research, and patient care. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the college prepares future healthcare leaders through a rigorous curriculum that combines basic sciences with hands-on clinical experience. The College of Medicine emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, fostering and environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to improve healthcare outcomes. The College is home to cutting-edge research initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities, providing an exceptional training ground for aspiring medical professionals. Dedicated to enhancing health care, the College of Medicine plays an impactful role in shaping the future of medicine.
For more information about the College of Medicine and its programs, visit College of Medicine.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Generous Retirement Options to secure your future

• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages with 10+ paid holidays, paid family, sick and vacation leave

• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more

• Tuition Assistance through the UF Employee Education Program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Learn more about what we have to offer here!
Expected Salary:
$20 - $22 per hour
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and three years of general accounts transaction experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for required experience.
Preferred:
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of graduate assistant funding models, tuition waiver processes, and graduate education support programs preferred.
• Ability to analyze information, problem-solve, and exercise sound judgment in a complex operational environment.
• Experience supporting fiscal, payroll, and operational functions, preferably within a higher education, academic medicine, or research setting.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and provide high-quality administrative support across multiple programs or departments.
• Experience contributing to the efficient administration of graduate education, trainee support programs, or other complex academic operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across organizational levels.
• Experience writing, documenting, or improving operational processes and procedures.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
This position is eligible for veterans' preference. If you are claiming veterans' preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See UF's Veterans' Preference Page for more details.
This position is being reposted. All applicants are still being reviewed and need not reapply.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 31 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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