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Who we are
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Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S.
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
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Job Summary
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The Sr. Business Administrator will oversee the assigned business functions for the Office of the Provost and will be responsible for following Institute and sponsor guidelines for spending and budgeting, as well as responsible for providing support to, staff and students on procurement and travel systems, and Institute financial, operational, and academic policies. The Sr. Business Administrator will also be responsible for assisting the Academic Budget Director with preparing complex financial reports which may include providing budgets and forecasts, reviewing graduate financial aid, and monitoring all fund types in preparation of specific information, and analyses, as required by the Director. The Administrator will also provide backup support to temporary vacancies within the business functions of the Provost and Academic portfolios, as needed.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or similar field
Five (5) years of relevant experience to including three (3) years of work experience in the administration, monitoring and management of research and/or other closely related types of restricted funds
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
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Preferred Qualifications
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i• Familiarity with federal and state government regulations as they pertain to research administration
• Experience managing the administrative and business functions for a university research center or department; including budget preparation, proposal preparation, financial management, and human resources activities
• Demonstrated proposal development and management experience
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Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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• Ability to analyze and interpret reports, documents and statistical data
• Ability to perform budget reporting and forecasting, as well as account reconciliation
• Knowledge of financial software, including spreadsheet, database, and data warehouse applications
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
• Ability to learn and/or use SCT Banner finance, position control and labor modules or other appropriate applications
• Knowledge of fund-based budgeting.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work as individually or as part of a team
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
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Shift
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Business Hours: Monday - Friday
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Starting Salary/Rate
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Expected hiring range: $75000- $85000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
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Application instructions
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Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Total Compensation and Benefits Information
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Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
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We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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