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Offer: Business Administrator:Job description:
Business AdministratorWho we areWhy Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world's fastest supercomputers. Job Summary The Business Administrator will supervise assigned business units in the School of Engineering providing support to both academic departments and research thrusts. The Administrator will be responsible for following Institute and sponsor guidelines for spending and budgeting, as well as responsible for preparing complex financial reports. The incumbent is also responsible for providing budgets and forecasts, determining appropriate levels of graduate financial aid and cost sharing, monitoring new faculty costs, monitoring education & general, designated, and/or restricted funds, and for the preparation of other specific information, analyses, and reports as required by portfolio leadership abilities and faculty investigators. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or similar field • Three (3) years of significant practice to include one (1) year 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 A significant combination of education and directly related practice in higher education may be substituted for a degree Preferred Qualifications Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities • expertise of and capability to thoroughly understand Institute and sponsor rules and regulations • capability to analyze and interpret reports, documents and statistical data • capability to execute budget reporting, forecasting, and 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 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 Starting income/Rate Expected hiring range: $56,000 - $64,000 Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range 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. Culture of Safety at Rensselaer Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community. 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 . Skills:
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