Senior Business Administrator, Management Department, Wharton School
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About The Position
The Senior Business Administrator will provide leadership and oversight of all financial and operational functions for the Management Department, the largest academic department within the School. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the department's financial integrity, transparency, and operational excellence. The Senior Business Administrator will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the department's financial operations - including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance. The position will monitor all departmental expenditures, oversee travel and entertainment reimbursements, manage various purchasing platforms, and maintain vendor relationships. This role will also actively manage and track faculty research awards, staff salary distributions, and payroll activities. In support of the department's commitment to transparency and accountability, the Senior Business Administrator will implement and maintain efficient systems for financial tracking and reporting. The Senior Business Administrator will serve as a key liaison to the Wharton F&A department, with direct accountability for aligning departmental financial operations with university-wide standards, controls, and strategic objectives. The Senior Business Administrator will provide day-to-day management of the department's financial, course, and front desk staff, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, providing guidance to support their development and ensure consistency in operational execution. Additionally, the role will serve as the primary liaison with school partners on matters related to departmental office operations and collaborate closely with the Chair's office on financial, and operational issues related to faculty, doctoral students, staff and visitors.
