Finance & HR Operations Specialist

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking an Associate Administrative Officer for the College of Connected Computing (CCC). The role manages financial unit management (FUM) and human capital management (HCM) operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the college.

Reporting to the Director of People Operations, the candidate partners with leadership and staff, handling day-to-day financial and personnel transactions while aligning with university policies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience including 2+ years in financial operations, HR, or admin management.
• Experience with Oracle financial and/or HCM systems.
• Familiarity with university policies and procedures.
• Experience in higher education or complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Review and process financial transactions and HR actions in Oracle.
• Support department budgets and financial reporting for leadership.
• Serve as a primary operational partner to faculty, staff, and leadership.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Benefits, and Finance on downstream processing.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and document best practices.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Financial operations

HR operations

Oracle experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle Financial/HRMS

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking an Associate Administrative Officer for the College of Connected Computing (CCC). The role manages financial unit management (FUM) and human capital management (HCM) operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the college.

Reporting to the Director of People Operations, the candidate partners with leadership and staff, handling day-to-day financial and personnel transactions while aligning with university policies in a dynamic environment.