Financial Administrator - Temporary

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University invites applications for the Grants and Finance Administrator in the Princeton Materials Institute. This temporary position reports to the Grants Manager and supports pre- and post-award administration, financial oversight, and reporting.

Responsibilities include payment processing, budget development, financial projections, and preparing proposals. Qualifications preferred include knowledge of university policies, financial systems, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Experience with University policies, procedures, and financial systems preferred.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and projection, accounting processes, and budgeting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• This individual will be assisting with financial oversight, payment processing, proposal preparation, budget development, financial projections, and reporting as needed by the department.
• The successful candidate will support activities related to pre- and post-award administration for sponsored projects, as well as, financial reporting.
• Special projects or assignments may be added based on needs of the department.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Accounting processes

Job description

Overview

Princeton Materials Institute seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as the Grants and Finance Administrator. The candidate will be expected to report to the Grants Manager.

This position is temporary.

Responsibilities

This individual will be assisting with financial oversight, payment processing, proposal preparation, budget development, financial projections, and reporting as needed by the department. The successful candidate will support activities related to pre- and post-award administration for sponsored projects, as well as, financial reporting. Special projects or assignments may be added based on needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Experience with University policies, procedures, and financial systems preferred.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and projection, accounting processes, and budgeting is preferred.

Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

0.00

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

No

Probationary Period

N/A

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Estimated Appointment End Date

1/15/2027

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

Salary Range

$30.00 Minimum Hourly Rate