Administrator II

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking an Administrator II to oversee financial and administrative operations within a small department. You will monitor expenditures, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with university policies while supporting principal investigators in grant and contract proposals.

The role includes supervising staff, coordinating department communications, and partnering with service centers for transaction processing, budgeting, and accreditation

Qualifications

• Monitor and resolve expenditures to stay within budget.
• Oversee department financial accounts and prepare financial reports.
• Assist principal investigators in the development of grant and contract proposals.
• Interpret and apply university policies to address somewhat complex issues; refer moderately complex situations to supervisor.
• May assign, review, and supervise staff positions and work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department financial accounts.
• Plan administrative activities surrounding program development, delivery, evaluation and accreditation efforts.
• Coordinate and foster partnership with Business Service Center/ Financial Transaction Center for appropriate departmental transaction processing.
• Stay abreast of the changing administrative environment, including new compliance requirements & new technologies developed for colleges and universities.
• Prepare department communications and/or public relations efforts.

Job description

Administrator II

Typical Budget: Up to $1.5M

Typical Department/Unit Size: Small Department

Responsible for business and administrative operations.
Monitor and resolve expenditures to stay within budget; oversee department financial accounts; prepare financial reports.
Interpret and apply University policies, practices and procedures to address somewhat complex issues; refers moderately complex situations to supervisor.
May assign, review, and supervise staff positions and work.
Review department data and may recommend modifications to operations as indicated by findings for departmental success.
Act as the liaison for the maintenance, repair, and inventory of equipment and facilities.
Plan administrative activities surrounding program development delivery, evaluation and accreditation efforts.
Assist principal investigators in the development of grant and contract proposals.
Stay abreast of the changing administrative environment, including new compliance requirements & new technologies developed for colleges and universities; provide continuity and history for department.
Prepare department communications and/or public relations efforts.
Coordinate and foster partnership with Business Service Center/ Financial Transaction Center for appropriate departmental transaction processing.

Job Family: Administration

Level: E

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Range: $65,447.00 - $70,356.00

Remote Option Availability: Onsite

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2026-09-19

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