Job Offer: Business Administrator, Sr.

Business Administrator, Sr.

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Job Summary
The Business Administrator, Sr. manages the assigned business functions including but not limited to providing support to the center faculty, staff and students. The Administrator provides complete support and management with grant, award, and all applicable fund types within center(s) providing administrative, accounting, complete proposal assistance, budgeting, active reporting, final reporting, and makes strategic recommendations to Principal Investigators (PIs) regarding award management. The Administrator provides timely processing, proactive management and proper open communication to keep PIs aware of fund status to ensure compliance at all levels at all times.


Minimum Qualifications

»Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or similar field

» 5 years of significant practice to include 3 years of work practice in the administration, monitoring and management of research and/or other closely related types of restricted funds

»Familiarity with federal and state government regulations as they pertain to research administration


significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered.


Preferred Qualifications

» practice managing the administrative and business functions for a complex university research center or department; including budget preparation, proposal preparation, financial management, and human resources activities


Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities

» capability to analyze and interpret reports, documents and statistical data.

» capability to execute budget reporting and forecasting, as well as account reconciliation.

» expertise of financial software, including spreadsheet, database, and data warehouse applications.

»Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software.

» capability to lgain and/or use SCT Banner finance, position control and labor modules or other appropriate applications.

» expertise of fund-located budgeting.

»Excellent verbal and written communications expertise.

» capability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

» capability to work as individually or as part of a team.

»Attention to detail and excellent organizational expertise.

» capability to work effectively in a team-oriented and diverse environment, and with diverse constituents.


Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday


Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
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Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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