Administrative Manager

Kentucky AG; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Albany’s CEHC seeks an Administrative Manager to support the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This role oversees budget activities, coordinates academic and personnel processes, and supports teaching and research initiatives while liaising with campus offices.

The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, and adept at problem solving and relationship building, contributing to the department’s strategic and operational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• 2 years of professional experience in an administrative capacity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget activities for the department and manage related processes.
• Coordinate academic and personnel processes to support faculty and researchers.
• Support faculty teaching and research initiatives and handle day-to-day operations.
• Serve as a liaison with campus administrative offices to ensure seamless operations.
• Provide exceptional service to faculty, staff, and students while advancing departmental goals.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Budget coordination

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle BI

SLATE

Job description

Administrative Manager

Emergency Management and Homeland Security | College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

The University at Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity (CEHC) seeks an Administrative Manager to support the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This highly collaborative position serves as the operational hub of the department, overseeing budget activities, coordinating academic and personnel processes, supporting faculty teaching and research initiatives, and serving as a key liaison with campus administrative offices. The successful candidate will be an organized and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at problem-solving and relationship‑building, and is committed to providing exceptional service to faculty, staff, and students while contributing to the department’s strategic and operational goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• 2 years of professional experience in an administrative capacity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS/MA from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Higher Education administration experience.
• Experience using Oracle BI and SLATE.

The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.