Business Coordinator – University Recreation Finance

About the role

The Business Coordinator provides essential financial and administrative support for all units within the University Recreation department. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, this role ensures accurate revenue handling, payroll processing, and compliance with LSU policies.

Key responsibilities

• Collect LaCarte receipts and initiate expense reports for ~30 professional staff.
• Manage purchasing and expense approvals, including Accounting Services forms, spend authorizations, and coordination with Procurement, IT, and Facility Services.
• Review event schedules for policy compliance and handle office management tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining the staff directory.
• Oversee mail and package distribution, maintain the Business Office drive, and support candidate search administration.
• Supervise student front‑desk employees, ensuring professional visitor reception.
• Create cash report entries to allocate up to $1 million in annual revenue and support accounts payable, travel, and procurement processes.

Required profile

• Ability to work independently using knowledge of Workday, Microsoft Excel, and campus/departmental policies.
• Strong attention to detail for financial controls and compliance.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple administrative tasks simultaneously.

Required skills

• Workday
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a vibrant university recreation environment.
• Professional development within a large public university system.