Business Administrator, Penn Global

Hybrid Eligible

3935 Walnut Street

Full time

JR

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

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.

Posted Job Title

Business Administrator, Penn Global

Job Profile Title

Business Administrator B

Job Description Summary

Responsible for financial and administrative operations for an assigned area, prepares and maintain operating budgets. Oversees daily workflows, guides and reviews the work of other staff, and handles payroll, purchasing, and reporting in compliance with University policies. Coordinates grant administration, supports proposal preparation, and serves as a liaison with other stakeholders across the University.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

+  Manage Perry World House administrative and financial oversight including daily procurement activities, TEM, monthly reporting, HR/payroll oversight

+  Manage financial stewardship of all Penn Global gifts and endowments

+  Provide pre-award and post-award management of all Penn Global grand funding

+  Support Director in budget creation and reporting

+  Facility support on the PGBO Team

Qualifications

+  Bachelors degree and 2 to 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master's degree in Business Administration or similar and 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.

+  Experience in higher education.

+  Excellent communications skills are required, including the ability to communicate and enforce policies and procedure with tact and diplomacy.

+  Strongly prefer experience with and knowledge of budget procedures and accounting systems, human resources/payroll policies/procedures, and University systems such as BEN Financials, Business Objects, Concur, Workday@Penn.

+  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access), e-mail(Outlook), web browsers (Explorer).

Application Requirement

+ A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV ; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Penn Global

Pay Range

$55,962.00 - $75,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external…