What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Administrator position at University at Buffalo?
The Division of Student Life is seeking a Department Administrator, a highly visible staff member who will serve as the primary business administrator for assigned Student Life departments and provide strategic financial, human resources, compliance, and administrative support to department directors and senior leaders.
As Department Administrator, Your Responsibilities Include
About Student Life
Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice—we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.
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As Department Administrator, Your Responsibilities Include
- Serve as the first line of support for departmental business operations
- Work proactively to identify, resolve, and prevent issues related to financial administration, procurement, contracts, human resources, and business compliance.
- Function as the primary liaison between departmental leadership, Student Life Finance, Student Life Human Resources, Procurement, and other institutional administrative offices
- Provide guidance regarding budget administration, financial compliance, workforce planning, recruitment activities, contracts, procurement, and administrative processes while ensuring consistency with university policies, procedures, and best practices.
About Student Life
Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice—we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.
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- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community