Business and Finance Administrator
About The Position
The Business and Finance Administrator for the Office of the President coordinates the department’s financial, operational, and administrative functions. This role collaborates with the University’s Director of Fiscal Affairs to execute accurate budgeting, reporting and financial planning, while ensuring compliance with state regulations and institutional policies and procedures. Serving as a key liaison among departments and stakeholders, the position promotes efficient operations, resolves complex issues, and provides financial and business support to units such as Government Relations, Intercollegiate Athletics, Internal Audit, University Counsel, University Compliance, and University Marketing and Communications. Core responsibilities include monitoring budgets and expenditures, maintaining financial records within the institution’s ERP system, processing payments and contracts, managing procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The position also oversees personnel-related processes, including vacancy, stipend, audit, and hiring approvals, while handling highly confidential information with discretion. Other duties are performed as needed in collaboration with both the Chief of Staff and the Special Assistants to the President to support the strategic goals of the Office of the President.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration Management, or a related field
- Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience
- Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, fiscal management, budgeting, and procurement practices
- Knowledge of university and state regulations and procedures
- Strong ability to analyze budgets, monitor expenditures, and provide strategic recommendations
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to problem-solve independently, make data-driven decisions under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to review work thoroughly to ensure accuracy and compliance
Responsibilities
- Monitoring budgets and expenditures
- Maintaining financial records within the institution’s ERP system
- Processing payments and contracts
- Managing procurement activities
- Ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures
- Overseeing personnel-related processes, including vacancy, stipend, audit, and hiring approvals
- Handling highly confidential information with discretion
- Supporting the strategic goals of the Office of the President
Benefits
- Information on benefits available at Employee Benefits (https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
