Global Programs Finance & Administration Lead

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Time away from work

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Business Administrator, Penn Global, to oversee financial and administrative operations for an assigned area and manage budgets, payroll, purchasing, and reporting in line with university policies.

The role involves coordinating grant administration, supporting proposal preparation, and serving as a liaison with stakeholders across Penn; candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of related experience, with preferred MBA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or similar and 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Perry World House administrative and financial activities, including procurement, TEM, monthly reporting, and HR/payroll.
• Manage financial stewardship of all Penn Global gifts and endowments.
• Provide pre-award and post-award management of Penn Global grant funding.
• Support Director in budget creation and reporting.
• Facility support on the PGBO Team.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Budget procedures

HR payroll policies

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or similar

Tools

BEN Financials

Business Objects

Concur

Workday@Penn

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Business Administrator, Penn Global, to oversee financial and administrative operations for an assigned area and manage budgets, payroll, purchasing, and reporting in line with university policies.

The role involves coordinating grant administration, supporting proposal preparation, and serving as a liaison with stakeholders across Penn; candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of related experience, with preferred MBA and