Administrator II

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

3d•$65,447 - $70,356•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for business and administrative operations. This role involves monitoring and resolving expenditures to stay within budget, overseeing department financial accounts, and preparing financial reports. The Administrator II will interpret and apply University policies, practices, and procedures to address somewhat complex issues, referring moderately complex situations to a supervisor. This position may involve assigning, reviewing, and supervising staff positions and work. The Administrator II will review department data and may recommend modifications to operations as indicated by findings for departmental success. Additionally, this role acts as the liaison for the maintenance, repair, and inventory of equipment and facilities. Planning administrative activities surrounding program development, delivery, evaluation, and accreditation efforts is also a key responsibility. The Administrator II will assist principal investigators in the development of grant and contract proposals. Staying abreast of the changing administrative environment, including new compliance requirements and new technologies developed for colleges and universities, and providing continuity and history for the department are crucial. The role also includes preparing department communications and/or public relations efforts, and coordinating and fostering partnerships with the Business Service Center/Financial Transaction Center for appropriate departmental transaction processing.

Requirements

Prior relevant work or industry experience
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
Unique applicable skills
Academic Discipline

Responsibilities

Monitor and resolve expenditures to stay within budget; oversee department financial accounts; prepare financial reports.
Interpret and apply University policies, practices and procedures to address somewhat complex issues; refers moderately complex situations to supervisor.
May assign, review, and supervise staff positions and work.
Review department data and may recommend modifications to operations as indicated by findings for departmental success.
Act as the liaison for the maintenance, repair, and inventory of equipment and facilities.
Plan administrative activities surrounding program development delivery, evaluation and accreditation efforts.
Assist principal investigators in the development of grant and contract proposals.
Stay abreast of the changing administrative environment, including new compliance requirements & new technologies developed for colleges and universities; provide continuity and history for department.
Prepare department communications and/or public relations efforts.
Coordinate and foster partnership with Business Service Center/ Financial Transaction Center for appropriate departmental transaction processing.