Finance & Operations Associate – NR & Environmental Sciences

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Business Administrative Associate to manage daily business operations within the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. You will collaborate with faculty, students, researchers, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial processing and compliant operations.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional business/financial experience; familiarity with Banner Finance, iBuy,

Qualifications

• Two years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
• Note: Master’s degree in a related area may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and/or explaining financial documents, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day business operations of the unit.
• Facilitate, advise, and approve department transactions including purchases, payables, and appointments based on budget availability and policies.
• Oversee contract management for the department’s procurement and revenue-generating activities.
• Manage monthly distribution of financial statements to NRES stakeholders.
• Create ad hoc reports of expenditures and projections to faculty.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Policies knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/related field

Master’s degree substitution note

Tools

Banner Finance

iBuy

Contracts+

Emburse

Job description

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Business Administrative Associate to manage daily business operations within the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. You will collaborate with faculty, students, researchers, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial processing and compliant operations.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional business/financial experience; familiarity with Banner Finance, iBuy,