Senior Business Operations Administrator

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Job Title :

Senior Business Operations Administrator

Department :

ERIK Campus Chemical Instrument Center MS and P Facility

The Campus Chemical Instrument Center (CCIC) Senior Business Operations Administrator leads the business operations of the Center and assists the CCIC and Campus Microscopy and Imaging Facility (CMIF) management teams with the overall programmatic, fiscal, and operational administrative functions.

The overall fiscal administration of the CCIC and CMIF core facilities includes customer billing, procurement, policy development, travel coordination activities, developing and monitoring unit budgets, performing reconciliations, and providing fiscal analysis to Center leaders for planning purposes.

Serves as fiscal contact for internal and external customers. Completes routine work independently and works collaboratively with appropriate contacts in ERIK business office, Office of Sponsored Programs, Comprehensive Cancer Center, and fiscal service centers to solve routine and non-routine purchasing, fiscal, and other administrative issues and ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.

Supports Center leaders in reporting, rate studies, grant administration, event planning, and hiring activities. The individual in this position will serve as a resource for less experienced business operations staff and coordinate their work assignments.

This role will report to the CCIC Program Manager with indirect reporting to ERIK Finance & Business Administration.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree

Experience and Qualifications

Required : A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

4-8 years of business experience in an administrative capacity is required. Reasonable knowledge of accounting fiscal and procurement principles.

Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Must be self-motivated and resourceful with attention to detail.

Must have the ability and flexibility to work with a wide variety of customers. Reasonable knowledge of university fiscal policies and earnings unit activities.

Desired : Experience with Workday system and a fundamental understanding of database and reporting tools are strongly desired.

Experience in grants management with understanding of the pre-and post- award grant proposal processes.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.