Global Programs & Finance Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Business Administrator for Penn Global to oversee financial and administrative operations, manage budgets, payroll, procurement, and reporting in alignment with university policies.

You will handle pre- and post-award grant management, support budget creation, and coordinate with stakeholders across the university, leveraging BEN Financials, Workday@Penn, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or similar and 3–5 years preferred.
• Experience in higher education and budgeting procedures.
• Strong communications skills; ability to enforce policies with tact.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Penn Global administrative and financial operations, including procurement, TEM, monthly reporting, HR/payroll oversight.
• Maintain financial stewardship of Penn Global gifts and endowments.
• Provide pre-award and post-award management of grant funding.
• Support Director in budget creation and reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

HR/payroll

Communications

Office applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BEN Financials

Business Objects

Concur

Workday@Penn

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Business Administrator for Penn Global to oversee financial and administrative operations, manage budgets, payroll, procurement, and reporting in alignment with university policies.

You will handle pre- and post-award grant management, support budget creation, and coordinate with stakeholders across the university, leveraging BEN Financials, Workday@Penn, and Microsoft Office.