Hope Scholarship Finance Coordinator

Hope Scholarship Finance Coordinator– West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office

Salary: $45,000-$55,000; salary commensurate with training and experience. Full-time employees of the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office (WVSTO) are eligible for Public Employee Insurance Agency benefits and a number of other benefits available to state employees.

Location: Charleston, WV

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent; Not in the Classified Service; FLSA: Non-Exempt

Division: WVSTO Hope Scholarship

Reports To: Assistant Treasurer, Hope Scholarship

Nature of Work:

Under general supervision, this position serves as a finance coordinator for the West Virginia Hope Scholarship Program. The position will be responsible for analyzing financial data related to the program and assisting with financial transactions related to the program.

Job Duties:

• Processes student scholarship funding transfers to the Hope Scholarship program manager in accordance with statutorily required funding cycles and also monthly as needed for newly approved applicants.
• Assists with the review of any student, school or education service provider finance issues escalated for review by the Program Manager.
• Assists with tracking student scholarship refunds needed back from the Hope Scholarship program manager when a student’s participation in the program ceases.
• Assists with the audit of student expenditures for compliance with program rules.
• Reviews invoices received from vendors providing services for the Hope Scholarship Program for accuracy and in accordance with any contractual agreements.
• Assists with the tracking and research of financial issues reported by program participants (students, vendors and participating schools).
• Assists with all financial reporting for the Hope Scholarship Program, including the financial information included in the Annual Report.
• Prepares reconciliations of Hope Scholarship funding.
• Prepares standardized and ad hoc reports utilizing financial data.
• Monitors the program’s annual budget.
• Represents the Program at local conferences and meetings. Single day travel is required as well as occasional overnight stays.
• Serves as a back-up for the Hope Scholarship Education Service Provider Coordinator and the Hope Scholarship Family Outreach Coordinator.
• Prepares activity reports and submits them to Assistant Treasurer and Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with major in accounting or related field required; two to four years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and present information in a clear, concise, and appealing format.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and in-house designed systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others.
• Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner.
• Thoroughness and careful attention to detail.

HOW TO APPLY: Email resume as a PDF to resumes@wvsto.gov by July 21, 2025. The State Treasurer’s Office provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factors made unlawful under applicable federal and state laws. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws: Family Medical Leave Act and Equal Employment Opportunity.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.