Jobs at Claflin University

Leads the university’s financial aid and scholarship programs, overseeing compliance, awarding, audits, reporting, reconciliation, systems modernization, and student communication. Manages a $20 million aid program serving approximately 1,800 students and supervises office staff. Develops financial aid policies and enrollment strategies, coordinates with federal and state agencies, improves processes and data integration, and supports staff development, retention, and succession planning.

Leads administration, governance, integration, security, optimization, and continuous enhancement of Claflin University's Jenzabar ERP and related enterprise applications. Partners with academic and administrative departments to improve workflows, data integrity, reporting, and user experience; manages configurations, testing, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, documentation, access controls, and system support. Contributes to technology planning, enterprise applications strategy, implementations, upgrades, and data governance initiatives.

Designs, implements, maintains, and secures campus wired and wireless networks, servers, firewalls, VPNs, and telecommunications systems. Monitors ISP connectivity, resolves escalated help-desk tickets, manages backups and network appliances, supports telephony and video surveillance, and works with vendors to evaluate new technologies.

Manage payroll, accounts payable, and student refunds; ensure timely, compliant disbursements; maintain controls, reconcile accounts, prepare reports, supervise staff, and support audits using Jenzabar ERP.

Lead accounting and financial reporting including General Ledger, grant accounting, bursar/student accounts, reconciliations, and month/year-end close. Prepare financial statements and reports, support external audits, ensure GAAP/FASB and federal grant compliance, supervise and mentor staff, and collaborate with campus departments to improve processes and policies.

Manage the university's annual operating budget, develop revenue and expense estimates, prepare analyses for leadership, provide guidance and training to department budget officers, and develop/implement budgetary policies, procedures, and internal processes.

Develops, implements, and evaluates financial literacy programs; manages scholarship portfolio and awards; advises students and parents on financial aid, FAFSA, repayment, and eligibility; conducts workshops and outreach; maintains scholarship database and ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations.

Manage bi-weekly and monthly payroll using Paycom; reconcile payroll GL in Jenzabar; prepare journal entries; ensure payroll tax compliance; resolve discrepancies; support audits and reporting; develop payroll policies and reports.

Manage and supervise daily financial aid operations, oversee state and institutional aid programs, award and verify aid, counsel students, coordinate audits, develop training and presentations, and ensure regulatory compliance and customer service.

Teach undergraduate courses in broadcast journalism, studio and sports production, and multimedia news/sports production. Supervise production projects and facilities, mentor students, engage in research and service, and support mass communications curriculum and accreditation efforts.

Lead development and management of a university-wide institutional effectiveness program, support assessment and accreditation (SACSCOC), consult with academic and administrative units, coordinate QEP and program review, drive quality improvement initiatives, and represent the university on external boards.

Serve as strategic HR partner and operational leader, overseeing talent acquisition, management, performance, development, employee relations, policy, classification, compensation, compliance, HRIS/ERP, and large-scale projects. Ensure continuity of HR operations in VP/CHRO absence while improving HR frameworks, service delivery, and team effectiveness across the campus.

Lead development and execution of Claflin University's marketing and communications strategy. Oversee digital presence, content creation, team leadership, budget management, performance analysis, accessibility compliance, stakeholder engagement, and crisis communication to enhance brand visibility and engagement.