Business Administrator, Penn Global

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA
•$55,962 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for financial and administrative operations for an assigned area, prepares and maintain operating budgets. Oversees daily workflows, guides and reviews the work of other staff, and handles payroll, purchasing, and reporting in compliance with University policies. Coordinates grant administration, supports proposal preparation, and serves as a liaison with other stakeholders across the University.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree and 2 to 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Experience in higher education.
  • Excellent communications skills are required, including the ability to communicate and enforce policies and procedure with tact and diplomacy.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access), e-mail(Outlook), web browsers (Explorer).

Nice To Haves

  • Master's degree in Business Administration or similar and 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Strongly prefer experience with and knowledge of budget procedures and accounting systems, human resources/payroll policies/procedures, and University systems such as BEN Financials, Business Objects, Concur, Workday@Penn.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Perry World House administrative and financial oversight including daily procurement activities, TEM, monthly reporting, HR/payroll oversight
  • Manage financial stewardship of all Penn Global gifts and endowments
  • Provide pre-award and post-award management of all Penn Global grand funding
  • Support Director in budget creation and reporting
  • Facility support on the PGBO Team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
  • Tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children
  • Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
  • Substantial amount of time away from work
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Wellness programs and resources
  • Professional and Personal Development resources
  • Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
  • Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, and mortgages
  • Flexible work hours
  • Home ownership services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
  • Adoption assistance
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