Operations & Budget Coordinator - Higher Education

Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY is seeking a Business Operations Coordinator to provide administrative and budgetary support for the Recreation and Wellness department. The role will involve financial reporting, budget forecasting, and managing the annual operating budget, as well as overseeing student payroll and hiring procedures.

You will coordinate department-wide events, handle purchasing and logistics, and work with the Director to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of full-time administrative experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel to include pivot tables and/or advanced formulas.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and budgetary support for Recreation and Wellness.
• Assist with financial reporting, budget forecasting, analysis, and monitoring.
• Develop and administer the department’s annual operating budget.
• Oversee student payroll, onboarding, and related hiring/training processes.
• Support department-wide events, purchasing, logistics, and staff coordination.
• Ensure fiscal management, compliance, and efficient operations.

Skills

Administrative experience

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel (pivot tables)

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY is seeking a Business Operations Coordinator to provide administrative and budgetary support for the Recreation and Wellness department. The role will involve financial reporting, budget forecasting, and managing the annual operating budget, as well as overseeing student payroll and hiring procedures.

You will coordinate department-wide events, handle purchasing and logistics, and work with the Director to ensure compliant, efficient operations.