Academic Business Administrator II - Budget & Ops Lead

Iowa State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

The College of Design at Iowa State University seeks a qualified Business Administrator II to oversee the business affairs of assigned departments. This role works within the Administrative Services Office (ASO) and reports to the college's Fiscal Officer, collaborating with chairs, faculty, and students to support academic operations.

Responsibilities include managing cost centers and budgets in Workday, preparing financial reports, advising on expenditures, and coordinating scheduling and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience in financial management within higher education or a complex organization.
• Ability to explain financial information to faculty, staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental cost centers, budgets, and financial transactions using Workday.
• Prepare and analyze budgets and financial reports; advise on expenditures.
• Approve expenses, reconcile accounts, and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate course scheduling, room assignments, and faculty records in Workday.
• Support chairs with meetings and follow-up on departmental matters.
• Assist with faculty searches, travel, and logistics.
• Coordinate promotions/tenure documentation and departmental policies.

Skills

Budget management

Workday experience

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

The College of Design at Iowa State University seeks a qualified Business Administrator II to oversee the business affairs of assigned departments. This role works within the Administrative Services Office (ASO) and reports to the college's Fiscal Officer, collaborating with chairs, faculty, and students to support academic operations.

Responsibilities include managing cost centers and budgets in Workday, preparing financial reports, advising on expenditures, and coordinating scheduling and