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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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Posted Job Title
Business Administrator, The President's Office
Job Profile Title
Business Administrator C
Job Description Summary
The President's Office invites applications for the position of Business Administrator. The Business Administrator is an integral member of the financial team and is responsible for financial oversight and daily financial operations for the President's Center. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Business Administrator will conduct monthly reconciliations, projections, financial analysis and reporting; monitor all department expenses, oversee the Center's purchasing, accounts payable and payroll activities, financial reports and budget analysis. Will manage special projects as needed.
Job Description
This position supports the Director and the President's Center in long-term planning and analysis activities. Oversee and manage all aspects of the Center's financial matters which includes budget creation and management and financial forecasting. Prepare and analyze complex financial reports. Manage the Center's operating accounts, as well as gifts, endowments, grants, research and discretionary funds. Maintain and track staff salary distribution payroll. Monitor all departmental expenses. Oversee Center's purchasing, accounts payable, payroll activities, financial reports and budget analysis. Manages purchasing and vendor relations, negotiates contracts, sets annual budgets, and creates monthly and quarterly reports to monitor spending. The incumbent will provide support and training for all users of BEN Financials applications in the Center, prepares financial reports to assist departments in monitoring and analyzing budget performance, and reconcile monthly BEN transactions and other systems to ensure data integrity. Assists with the President's Center budget preparation and ongoing management of Center budgets.
The position is also responsible for maintaining knowledge of University policies and procedures, continuing education of new systems as they develop, working to stramline processing, ensuring adherence will all University and government guidelines, and ensuring the fiscal integrity of all financial transactions. Represents the President's Center on certain University committees and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required, preferable in a higher education environment.
Strong financial and account management experience is required. Experience with Penn's financial systems (BEN, Workday, Qlikview, Business Objects and Oracle-based applications) is preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), spreadsheets, and PowerPoint are required.
The successful candidate must possess:
Excellent interpersonal, organizaitonal, communication and problem solving skills.
Be skilled at enforcing guidelines and protocols in a diplomatic manner, and handling sensitive and confidential information while maintaining a strong customer service orientation.
Be able to work under pressure; possess strong attention to detail and demonstrate a proactive work style with strong follow-up skills.
Work reliably and independently while functioning as part of a team, remain flexible in order to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
President's Center
Pay Range
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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