Job Description

Business Administrator, Sr.

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Job Summary
The Sr. Business Administrator will supervise the assigned business functions for the Office of the Provost and will be responsible for following Institute and sponsor guidelines for spending and budgeting, as well as responsible for providing support to, staff and students on procurement and travel systems, and Institute financial, operational, and academic policies. The Sr. Business Administrator will also be responsible for assisting the Manager of Academic Operations & Planning & the Provost's Business Manager preparing complex financial reports which may include providing budgets and forecasts, reviewing graduate financial aid, reconciling undergraduate research funding, and monitoring all fund types in preparation of specific information, and analyses, as required by the Managers. this job offer will also provide backup support to temporary vacancies within the business functions of the Academic portfolios, as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

»Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or similar field

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

»A significant combination of education and directly related practice in higher education may be substituted for a degree




Preferred Qualifications

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

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

»Demonstrated proposal development and management practice




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 MS Office Suite software applications

» 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


Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday


TravelNo travel


Driving
No Driving


Starting income/Rate
$ - $
This range/income above represents the Institute's good faith estimate at the time of posting.


Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit .

Job Tags

Temporary work, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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