Title: Finance and Human Resource Specialist (00020)

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Southern VA Higher Educ Center

Location: Southern VA Higher Edu Ctr

Agency Website: https://www.svhec.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Finance and Human Resource Specialist. The duties and responsibilities of this position include assisting the Finance and HR Administrator with administration of various finance and human resources related activities; ensuring timely submission of monthly, calendar year-end, and fiscal year-end reporting requirements; supporting the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and procurement functions of the agency; supporting the student financial assistance process; maintaining accurate information in the Student Information System; assisting the Finance and HR Administrator with planning, coordinating, delivery, and tracking of human resource activities including but not limited to Performance Management, Recruitment, Hiring, New Employee Orientation, and Annual Benefits Enrollment; maintaining clean and reliable financial records by tracking transactions, verifying accuracy of every entry, and keeping documents secured. This is a restricted, classified position.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in financial reporting and HR administration. Knowledge and experience with HR administration to include state and federal laws, procedures, government regulations, and executive orders. Working knowledge and experience with computerized accounting and HR systems. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences. Experience in handling matters that requires strict confidentiality. Must possess excellent interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adhere to established policies and procedures. Strong time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Advanced digital literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel. High School Graduate or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Coursework in Accounting or Human Resources. Experience in procurement, budget management, grants management, and grants reporting

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. A criminal background investigation and reference check prior to employment is required for the successful candidate. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet.
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
820 Bruce Street
South Boston, VA 24592

Contact Information

Name: Derek T. Mountford, PHR, SHRM-CP

Phone: 804-225-2729

Email: derek.mountford@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.