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Job Summary

The Business Administrator  will manage the assigned business functions of the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies including but not limited to providing support to the center faculty, staff, and students. The Business Administrator, Sr will provide comprehensive support and management with grant, award, and all applicable fund types within constellation and department, providing administrative, accounting, complete proposal assistance, budgeting, active reporting, final reporting, and making strategic recommendations to PI regarding award management. The Business Administrator, Sr provides timely processing, proactive management and proper open communication to keep PIs aware of fund status to ensure compliance at all levels at all times. Additionally, the Administrator will provide back-up support to the Business Manager and be able to assume, on an interim basis, the tasks assigned to the Business Manager when necessary, including center-wide financial management, personnel management, and providing ad-hoc reports to center and institute leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Business Administrator

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or similar field Three (3) years of relevant experience to include one (1) year of work experience 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 relevant combination of education and directly related experience in higher education may be substituted for degree

Minimum Qualifications for a Sr. Business Administrator

Bachelor's Degree in related field Five (5) or more years of relevant experience to include three (3) years of work experience 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

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Ability to analyze and interpret reports, documents and statistical data
• Ability to perform budget reporting and forecasting, as well as account reconciliation
• Knowledge of financial software, including spreadsheet, database, and data warehouse applications
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
• Ability to learn and/or use SCT Banner finance, position control and labor modules or other appropriate applications
• Knowledge of fund based budgeting.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work as individually or as part of a team
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range:

Business Administrator $60,000 - $65,000 Sr. Business Administrator $75,000 - $85,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, 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, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable 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 Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.