Innovation Hub Operations & Analytics Pro

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount (75%)

Robust retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Office of Entrepreneurship in State College seeks a Research Operations Specialist to provide operational, financial, and administrative support for the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub.

This role supports day-to-day needs and long-range planning. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong Excel, budgeting, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration with Finance, Research Administration, Procurement, and Facilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel proficiency with formulas, PivotTables, and data visualization.
• Experience with budgets, financial data, and operational reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze financial and operational tracking tools.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and funding activity across programs.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and reconciliations.
• Utilize advanced Excel to analyze data and prepare reports for leadership.
• Support procurement, contracts, travel, labor distributions, and vendor activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workfront

Workday

Power BI

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University’s Office of Entrepreneurship in State College seeks a Research Operations Specialist to provide operational, financial, and administrative support for the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub.

This role supports day-to-day needs and long-range planning. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong Excel, budgeting, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration with Finance, Research Administration, Procurement, and Facilities.