Job Description

Business Administrator, Sr. (Division of Student Life)

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Job Summary
The Sr. Business Administrator will supervise assigned business units within the Division of Student Life, including the Department of Athletics and the Office of Student Transitions. The Sr. Business Administrator will be responsible for following Institute policies and procedures for business functions, including monitoring restricted and unrestricted funds, preparing budgets and forecasts, and for preparation of complex financial reports as required by department and portfolio leadership abilities. The Sr. Business Administrator collaborates with department leadership abilities and the portfolio business manager to develop the annual performance plan and budget, which includes revenue models and targets and will implement metrics and measures to monitor and forecast department expenditures.


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, and five (5) years of significant practice including familiarity with federal and state government regulations as they pertain to cost center rate structures


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


Preferred Qualifications

» managery practice


Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities

» expertise of financial software including spreadsheet, database, and business intelligence applications

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

» capability to execute budget reporting, forecasting, and account reconciliation

»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 in a non-profit setting

»Excellent verbal and written communications expertise

» capability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines

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

»Strong attention to detail


Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required


Application instructions


Follow the on-screen prompts to create a short online application. 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.


COVID-19 Pandemic Protocols
Rensselaer requires all faculty and staff to be vaccinated (and boosted when eligible) against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Job Tags

Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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