Christopher Newport University
Financial Analyst-Payroll
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Working Title:
Financial Analyst-Payroll 00653 Role Title:
Administrative Office Specialist III Position Number:
00653 FLSA:
Non Exempt Appointment Type:
Full Time Type of Posting:
General Public Is Sensitive Position?:
No Designated Personnel:
Yes Responsible Employee:
This position is designated as a responsible employee who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty. If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:
This position is a designated position meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. Statement of Economic Interest:
No Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?:
No Departmental Objective:
Process financial transactions in accordance with State and University policies and procedures. Purpose of the Position:
This position will be primarily in charge of reviewing and processing all new student worker and adjunct hiring packages for accuracy and completeness and establishing and maintaining new positions for these employee populations in Cardinal. This includes training new part-time employees on the Cardinal timesheet system, ensuring all supervisors have appropriate Cardinal roles and providing training and support to our Student Worker Hiring Managers throughout the Campus. This position will also provide backup for the Payroll Accountants for the full-time and part-time payrolls, as well as, all payroll processing activities as necessary to support the Payroll Department. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:
Knowledge of relationships and interactions of payroll/benefits compensation practices
Knowledge of federal and state payroll policies, procedures, laws and regulations
Considerable knowledge in the development, operation, maintenance and integration of complex spreadsheets and databases
Proficient in use of office equipment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organization skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :
Education : High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma.
Experience :
Experience processing financial data in a business setting. Customer service experience. Data entry experience. Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software. Payroll experience. Additional Consideration(s):
Education : College coursework or certificate in business or related field
Experience :
Experience working in a college or university. Experience using the Commonwealths Cardinal HCM and Payroll software. Microsoft Word and Excel experience. Salary Information:
Starting at $43,417 Commensurate with Education and Experience CNU Information:
This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit
https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/ . Role Code:
19013 Conditions of Employment:
This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period. Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.
Is this position telework eligible?:
Yes Telework Eligibility Disclaimer:
This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Eligibility will depend on the likelihood of the employees success in a telework arrangement and the supervisors ability to manage telework. Departments and/or Human Resources may modify or revoke eligibility at any time. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement. Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.):
Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.):
Marginal Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.):
Non-Applicable Pushing/Pulling:
Marginal Standing:
Essential Sitting:
Essential Bending:
Marginal Walking:
Essential Climbing:
Non-Applicable Reaching:
Marginal Repetitive Motion:
Essential Fast Pace:
Essential Average Pace:
Essential Multiple Priorities:
Essential Intense Customer Interaction:
Essential Multiple Stimuli:
Essential Frequency Changes:
Essential Memory:
Essential Reasoning:
Essential Hearing:
Essential Reading:
Essential Analyzing:
Essential Logic:
Essential Verbal Communication:
Essential Written Communication:
Essential Posting Number:
PS1165P Number of Vacancies:
1 Posting Date:
10/20/2025 Closing Date:
11/04/2025 Open Until Filled:
No Special Instructions to Applicants:
CNU will only accept online applications through the
jobs.cnu.edu
website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).
In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education. Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:
https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20062 EEO/Diversity Statement(s):
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Request:
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145. Alternative Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealths 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx
or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Background Check:
Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.
Financial Analyst-Payroll 00653 Role Title:
Administrative Office Specialist III Position Number:
00653 FLSA:
Non Exempt Appointment Type:
Full Time Type of Posting:
General Public Is Sensitive Position?:
No Designated Personnel:
Yes Responsible Employee:
This position is designated as a responsible employee who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty. If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:
This position is a designated position meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. Statement of Economic Interest:
No Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?:
No Departmental Objective:
Process financial transactions in accordance with State and University policies and procedures. Purpose of the Position:
This position will be primarily in charge of reviewing and processing all new student worker and adjunct hiring packages for accuracy and completeness and establishing and maintaining new positions for these employee populations in Cardinal. This includes training new part-time employees on the Cardinal timesheet system, ensuring all supervisors have appropriate Cardinal roles and providing training and support to our Student Worker Hiring Managers throughout the Campus. This position will also provide backup for the Payroll Accountants for the full-time and part-time payrolls, as well as, all payroll processing activities as necessary to support the Payroll Department. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:
Knowledge of relationships and interactions of payroll/benefits compensation practices
Knowledge of federal and state payroll policies, procedures, laws and regulations
Considerable knowledge in the development, operation, maintenance and integration of complex spreadsheets and databases
Proficient in use of office equipment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organization skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :
Education : High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma.
Experience :
Experience processing financial data in a business setting. Customer service experience. Data entry experience. Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software. Payroll experience. Additional Consideration(s):
Education : College coursework or certificate in business or related field
Experience :
Experience working in a college or university. Experience using the Commonwealths Cardinal HCM and Payroll software. Microsoft Word and Excel experience. Salary Information:
Starting at $43,417 Commensurate with Education and Experience CNU Information:
This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit
https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/ . Role Code:
19013 Conditions of Employment:
This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period. Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.
Is this position telework eligible?:
Yes Telework Eligibility Disclaimer:
This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Eligibility will depend on the likelihood of the employees success in a telework arrangement and the supervisors ability to manage telework. Departments and/or Human Resources may modify or revoke eligibility at any time. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement. Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.):
Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.):
Marginal Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.):
Non-Applicable Pushing/Pulling:
Marginal Standing:
Essential Sitting:
Essential Bending:
Marginal Walking:
Essential Climbing:
Non-Applicable Reaching:
Marginal Repetitive Motion:
Essential Fast Pace:
Essential Average Pace:
Essential Multiple Priorities:
Essential Intense Customer Interaction:
Essential Multiple Stimuli:
Essential Frequency Changes:
Essential Memory:
Essential Reasoning:
Essential Hearing:
Essential Reading:
Essential Analyzing:
Essential Logic:
Essential Verbal Communication:
Essential Written Communication:
Essential Posting Number:
PS1165P Number of Vacancies:
1 Posting Date:
10/20/2025 Closing Date:
11/04/2025 Open Until Filled:
No Special Instructions to Applicants:
CNU will only accept online applications through the
jobs.cnu.edu
website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).
In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education. Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:
https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20062 EEO/Diversity Statement(s):
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Request:
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145. Alternative Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealths 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx
or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Background Check:
Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.