Grants & Budget Finance Administrator

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Health savings account with generousIU

Flexible spending accounts

Base retirement plan with IU

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University in Indianapolis seeks an experienced finance administrator to manage daily and long-term financial operations within an academic unit. You will oversee expenditures, grants and endowments, prepare budgets, and explain financial concepts to non-financial staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in finance or related field and at least two years of relevant experience, plus strong communication, Excel/database skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting.
• Intermediate accounting skills and accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed financial and administrative tasks for daily and long-term operations.
• Makes recommendations on policies and guidelines for division activities.
• Controls expenditures and statements of accounts for regulatory compliance.
• Manages general appropriation, grants, contracts, and gift funds.
• Develops and plans special projects including space, staffing and equipment.
• Prepares operating and project budget drafts and explains financial concepts to non-financial staff.
• Monitors budgets and resolves deviations from approved plans.
• May provide guidance to lower-level employees.

Skills

Proficient communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Database skills

Job description

Indiana University in Indianapolis seeks an experienced finance administrator to manage daily and long-term financial operations within an academic unit. You will oversee expenditures, grants and endowments, prepare budgets, and explain financial concepts to non-financial staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in finance or related field and at least two years of relevant experience, plus strong communication, Excel/database skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.