Higher-Ed Budget & Operations Administrator II

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous vacation and leave plans

Onsite childcare (Ames, IA)

Life insurance

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Iowa State University’s College of Design seeks a qualified Business Administrator II to oversee business affairs and operations of assigned departments. This role reports to the college's Fiscal Officer and collaborates with chairs, faculty, and students to ensure efficient financial and administrative processes.

This position involves managing budgets in Workday, supporting scheduling, hiring, scholarships, and policy adherence, requiring multitasking and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
• Experience with financial management in higher education or similar complex environments
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to faculty, staff, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental cost centers, budgets, and financial transactions in Workday.
• Coordinate course scheduling, room assignments, and faculty/instructor records in Workday Student.
• Support department chairs with meeting coordination, policy guidance, and departmental matters.
• Process graduate student hiring, assistantships, scholarships, and faculty searches.

Skills

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Iowa State University’s College of Design seeks a qualified Business Administrator II to oversee business affairs and operations of assigned departments. This role reports to the college's Fiscal Officer and collaborates with chairs, faculty, and students to ensure efficient financial and administrative processes.

This position involves managing budgets in Workday, supporting scheduling, hiring, scholarships, and policy adherence, requiring multitasking and strong communication.