Position Title:Business Administrator IJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreePreferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field Prior administrative experience that involves financial and asset tracking External communication and marketing experience Grant administration or public-private partnership experience Experience with office productivity tools and applications Experience managing technology-related projects Experience working in a university or research settingJob Description:SummaryThe Center for Wireless, Communities and Innovation (WiCI) is seeking a detail-oriented Business Administrator I to support our mission-driven team. This role will help with our operations and award management, ensuring effective administration of the center. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and committed to collaboration across various stakeholders.Key responsibilities include:
Grants and financial administration: Assist in preparing grant proposals; oversee submissions and ensure compliance with grant requirements. Monitor the center’s budget; process financial transactions and verify expenditures; prepare financial reports; conduct financial analysis.
Operational support: Coordinate meetings, conferences, and events; manage travel arrangements; procure equipment and supplies; track inventory. Collaborate cross-departmentally; maintain administrative records; guide staff on available resources.
Communication and collaboration: Facilitate communication with stakeholders; assist faculty and researchers; support preparation of publications, presentations and reports.
As an important member of the team, you will collaborate daily with engineers and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds. Your ability to adapt and passion for impactful work will help the team tackle ambitious challenges with energy and innovation.If you are excited about supporting research that makes a difference in communities through technology, we want to hear from you!Level Guidelines Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate May lead projects of limited scope and complexity May provide guidance to studentsAppointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:December 1, 2025Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:PS807Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date: October 24, 2024Posting Close Date:November 4, 2024Job Requisition Number:R15700By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. 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