Operations & Finance Coordinator — Research & Innovation

University of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee seeks a Business Operations Coordinator to provide centralized operational, financial, and administrative support for ORIED. The role reports to the Senior Business Manager and coordinates financial administration, travel, and cross-functional projects across ORIED.

The position will independently manage routine processes, research and resolve issues, and support emerging priorities with discretion, initiative, and attention to detail while expanding to more complex

Qualifications

• Experience supporting financial administration processes.
• Ability to coordinate travel and related documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions and monitor expenditures for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and analyze general ledger activity.
• Assist with journal entries, invoices, reimbursements, and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate business processes across multiple ORIED operational units.
• Manage shared email accounts, electronic filing systems, records management, and document routing.

Skills

Financial administration

Travel coordination

Cross-functional coordination

Research and problem solving

Job description

University of Tennessee seeks a Business Operations Coordinator to provide centralized operational, financial, and administrative support for ORIED. The role reports to the Senior Business Manager and coordinates financial administration, travel, and cross-functional projects across ORIED.

The position will independently manage routine processes, research and resolve issues, and support emerging priorities with discretion, initiative, and attention to detail while expanding to more complex