Kutztown University
Management Technician - Student Payroll Specialist
Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, United States, 19530
Salary:
$45,907.00 Annually Location :
Kutztown, PA Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
2025-0092 Division:
Equity and Compliance Department:
Human Resources Opening Date:
10/22/2025 Closing Date:
11/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit:
AFSCME Classification:
08040-75 MT Pay Group:
5
Job Summary This position reports to the Payroll Operations Manager and is responsible for processing the biweekly student payroll. This position ensures the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of the payroll process and ensures that correct, appropriate, timely payments are made to eligible employees. This position requires independent thinking, action to ensure accuracy, strong auditing, problem solving, time management, and communication skills.
Internal candidates may view the full job description here:
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of clerical or para-professional work which included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. An Associate's Degree may be substituted for two years of required experience. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline 3 years of Payroll, Accounting or Human Resource experience Experience with auditing and reconciling payroll records Experience with Microsoft Excel Ability to understand and explain complex concepts Excellent verbal and written communication skills Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills Experience using SAP for payroll Experience with SAP ad hoc reporting Experience with student payroll Experience with higher education Experience working in a collective bargaining environment Experience with diverse populations Supplemental Information Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration,
application materials should be received no later than the end of day on November 9, 2025.
The starting salary for this position is
$45,907.00
, based on the
AFSCME
Collective Bargaining Agreement. All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation. Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations. Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at
https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, isYou may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at To be eligible for medical and supplemental coverage under this plan, you must be a permanent full-time employee or a permanent part-time employee who works at least 50% of full-time hours.
The link for benefits for AFSCME is:
PEBTF Medical/Prescription Drug PPO
health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage. Get Healthy Wellness Program
Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums. Dental and Vision Coverage
Offered at no additional cost to employees. State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP)
A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services. Group Life Insurance
Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000. Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period. Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D)
Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000. Group Retirement Plans
Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options. Voluntary Retirement Plans
All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Flexible Spending Accounts
Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses. Tuition Waiver
benefits vary by employee group.
01
I understand this job is located in Kutztown, PA.
Yes No
02
Do you have three years of clerical or para-professional work OR an equivalent combination of experience and training OR 1 year of experience and an Associate's degree?
Yes No
Required Question
$45,907.00 Annually Location :
Kutztown, PA Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
2025-0092 Division:
Equity and Compliance Department:
Human Resources Opening Date:
10/22/2025 Closing Date:
11/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit:
AFSCME Classification:
08040-75 MT Pay Group:
5
Job Summary This position reports to the Payroll Operations Manager and is responsible for processing the biweekly student payroll. This position ensures the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of the payroll process and ensures that correct, appropriate, timely payments are made to eligible employees. This position requires independent thinking, action to ensure accuracy, strong auditing, problem solving, time management, and communication skills.
Internal candidates may view the full job description here:
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of clerical or para-professional work which included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. An Associate's Degree may be substituted for two years of required experience. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline 3 years of Payroll, Accounting or Human Resource experience Experience with auditing and reconciling payroll records Experience with Microsoft Excel Ability to understand and explain complex concepts Excellent verbal and written communication skills Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills Experience using SAP for payroll Experience with SAP ad hoc reporting Experience with student payroll Experience with higher education Experience working in a collective bargaining environment Experience with diverse populations Supplemental Information Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration,
application materials should be received no later than the end of day on November 9, 2025.
The starting salary for this position is
$45,907.00
, based on the
AFSCME
Collective Bargaining Agreement. All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation. Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations. Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at
https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, isYou may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at To be eligible for medical and supplemental coverage under this plan, you must be a permanent full-time employee or a permanent part-time employee who works at least 50% of full-time hours.
The link for benefits for AFSCME is:
PEBTF Medical/Prescription Drug PPO
health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage. Get Healthy Wellness Program
Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums. Dental and Vision Coverage
Offered at no additional cost to employees. State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP)
A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services. Group Life Insurance
Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000. Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period. Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D)
Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000. Group Retirement Plans
Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options. Voluntary Retirement Plans
All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Flexible Spending Accounts
Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses. Tuition Waiver
benefits vary by employee group.
01
I understand this job is located in Kutztown, PA.
Yes No
02
Do you have three years of clerical or para-professional work OR an equivalent combination of experience and training OR 1 year of experience and an Associate's degree?
Yes No
Required Question