College of IST | Business Administrator

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) is seeking applicants for the Business Administrator in the Office of the Dean.

Reporting directly to the Dean and working closely with the college's leadership, as well as other partners across the University, the Business Administrator will:

• Coordinate and assist with college budget planning, including review and revision of current budgets and budget projections in relation to college strategic goals. In collaboration with financial officer, manage expenditure control, financial operations, and reporting, ensuring the college's financial integrity.

• Analyze financial proposals from the college's sub-areas and offices and recommend action to the Dean based on academic and administrative strategic priorities.

• Provide input on academic strategic direction to assist in the development of budget models for short and long range strategic financial resource planning.

• Leads college's strategic planning efforts and committees to ensure college goals are clearly defined, met, and align with university initiatives.

• Direct all aspects of IST business procedures and management of Dean's office and provide similar guidance to the college.

• Directly manage all budgets where the Dean serves as budget administrator and oversee collaborative management efforts on behalf of the college.

• Manage hiring, training, and motivation efforts, promoting cross-training and collaboration among staff units. Foster a welcoming environment focused on understanding and serving others.

• Provide strategic oversight to college leadership and staff who are responsible for the review of academic evaluations including promotion and tenure, mandated reviews, and sabbaticals for adherence to university policy, completeness, and progress.

• Utilize trends and analysis from data analytics to develop new reporting and insights that support college leadership in decision-making.

• Work closely with human resources, information technology, finance, strategic communications, and facilities to ensure processes and procedures align the college's strategic plan.

• Promote the university's vision and mission within the college. Identify, develop, and implement areas for process improvement and create efficiencies.

• Lead a team charged with accomplishing various key tasks required for the successful implementation of college policies and procedures and ensure the effective execution of our college's core mission ... the education of our graduate and undergraduate students.

At IST, we are strongly committed to a diverse community and to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students of all races, genders, and backgrounds. We are committed to making good faith efforts to recruit, hire, retain, and promote qualified individuals from underrepresented minority groups including women, persons of color, diverse gender identities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. We invite applicants to address their engagement in or commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity issues as aligned with the mission of the College of IST in their cover letter and resume.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

This position requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight years of related experience, including at least three years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position works daily with IST faculty, staff, and leadership and communicates regularly with alumni, students, and donors. As such, the successful candidate must have a keen ability to work with diverse stakeholders and be able to prioritize multiple projects.

The final candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills

• Proficient ability in work design, project management, and financial planning

• Ability to use diplomacy and advanced communication skills in unstructured settings

Experience using a financial information system (SIMBA), human resources information system (Workday), promotion and tenure system (Activity Insight), and experience working in an academic unit is highly desired. A proven ability to work well with academic human resources and financial offices is highly desired.

For full consideration, candidates must include a cover letter and resume with their application.

This is a hybrid position that combines remote and on-campus work.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (24 days per year; accrued on a monthly basis), sick time (12 days a year; accrued on a monthly basis) and paid holidays (14 per calendar year). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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