Job description
VUU is nourished by its African American and Christian heritage and energized by a commitment to excellence and diversity. Its mission is to: 1) Provide a nurturing, intellectually challenging and spiritually enriching environment for learning; 2) Empower students to develop strong moral values for success; and 3) Develop scholars, leaders, and lifelong learners of a global society.
Established in 1865, Virginia Union University gave newly emancipated slaves an opportunity for education, for establishing a community, and for gaining economic, political and social advancement. The University is the result of a merger among four historic institutions: Richmond Theological Seminary, Wayland Seminary, Hartshorn Memorial, and Storer College. Richmond Theological Seminary held its first classes at Lumpkin’s Jail, a former holding cell for runaway slaves. The Wayland Seminary was founded in 1865 by the American Baptist Home Mission Society in Washington, DC. Two years later Storer College was founded in West Virginia, and Hartshorn Memorial College opened its doors in 1883 as the first college for African American women in the country. After operating independently for three decades, these notable seminaries joined forces to form Virginia Union University in 1899. Hartshorn Memorial and Storer Colleges would eventually join this Union in 1932 and 1964, respectively.
Located in the heart of Virginia’s capital city, Virginia Union University, a Baptist affiliated private institution, is best known for its world-renowned graduate school of theology. It also offers a broad range of educational opportunities in the liberal arts, teaching, research, science, technology, continuing education, civic engagement, and study abroad. VUU’s commitment to student success has included an emphasis on student engagement and retention, and close interaction between faculty and students, both of which produce a synergy among scholarship, teaching, and learning.
At Virginia Union University®, we consistently search for and create growth opportunities that forge groundbreaking research, state of the art technology, or top-of-the-line curriculum. We welcome and encourage new ideas and processes that positively impact experiences. We require the following core values.
Spiritual Formation, as a faith-based University, we welcome the regular practice of prayer, worship, silence, and mediation that matures one’s relationships, values, and life purpose that lead to ongoing spiritual growth and transformation.
Integrity, we value our commitment to fairness, honesty, and truth reflected in each person’s words and deeds while holding ourselves accountable for our personal and words and actions.
Excellence, we provide the highest quality of experiences and interactions while remaining flexible, responsive, and open-minded in developing and delivering programs, services, and facilities committed to exceeding the standards of what it means to be Best-In-Class.
Virginia Union University’s Department of Financial Affairs has an immediate opening for a Cashier. The position reports to the Assistant Comptroller II. The Cashier will have the responsibility of ensuring that all payment transactions are posted timely and accurately with the necessary controls in place. The position is also responsible for reconciling student payments to the general ledger and assists in University events such as student registration and University athletic games by collecting payments and works with the Accounting Department performing various accounting functions.
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
- Post payments against students’ accounts and other various revenue accounts.
- Compute and record totals of transactions.
- Calculate total payments received daily and reconcile this with total sales.
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Maintain records in an orderly fashion.
- Compile and maintain non-monetary reports and records.
- Greet customers and maintain a positive attitude
- Answer customers' questions and provide information on procedures or policies.
- Resolve customer complaints.
- Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions.
- Assist during the sports season by selling tickets to customers (weekends required).
- Assist with receiving cash at various University functions/events (e.g., student registration, convocation, etc.)
- Assist in various accounting functions as requested
- Associate degree in accounting, business, finance or related field (not required), at least 1 year of experience in a business office environment or a combination of training and experience.
- Must possess exceptional organizational, communication, written, and verbal skills.
- Ability to work independently and set priorities.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills (tact and diplomacy).
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
The selected applicant may be required to submit to a background investigation. VUU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.
About Virginia Union University
CEO: Hakim Lucas
Revenue: $25 to $100 million (USD)
Size: 201 to 500 Employees
Type: College / University
Website: www.vuu.edu
Year Founded: 1865