Business Administrator II

Position Title:
Business Administrator II

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in project management
Experience with procurement processes and procedures
Experience with budget oversight
Experience using Smartsheet
Experience in Human Services or related field

Job Description:

Summary

The ISU Child Welfare Research and Training Program (CWRTP) within the Human Development and Family Studies department in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a Business Administrator II. 

The business administrator is responsible for coordinating activities related to all business operations for the CWRTP project. The position works with fiscal components of training and services delivered by internal staff, including fiscal-related administration and communication for procurement of external vendors to provide training services to meet deliverables on behalf of the CWRTP contracts with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other funding partners.

This business administrator works closely with Workday Finance Delivery and Sponsored Programs Accounting on cost reconciliations, salary allocations to specific contracts, and collaborating with the CWRTP Account Clerk, as well as responsibility for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders by attending state and ISU meetings as necessary/requested. The work involves complex administrative functions and may include a variety of other duties related to the delivery of training services.

This is a term appointment with annual renewal contingent on contract/grant funding.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Example of Duties

• Represents the department on business affairs and/or faculty affairs to the institution community.

• Monitors and interprets operational policies and procedures in areas such as information technology, communications, and facilities.

• Develops and prepares budgets and financial reports for grants, general appropriations, endowments, and other funds.

• Establishes financial and operational systems to monitor, control, and verify expenditures and carry out financial analysis.

• Manages day-to-day operational needs of a department.

• May assist with employment business needs such as hiring of students, timekeeping responsibilities, and scheduling.

• May supervise students.

Leveling Guidelines

• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals

• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems

• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests

• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff

• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity

• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 30, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS808

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:
January 30, 2024

Posting Close Date:
February 12, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R13844