Senior Academic Operations Manager

University at Albany, SUNY; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Albany, SUNY, located in Albany, NY, is seeking an Administrative Manager for the Department of Computer Science. Reporting to the Department Chair, you will independently manage fiscal operations, personnel administration, academic support, and day-to-day business operations.

You will liaise with central offices and lead improvements in administrative processes. The role emphasizes budgeting, reporting, compliance with university policies, and leadership over administrative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of progressively responsible administrative or business management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply University policies and procedures.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental operating budgets, start-up accounts, and funding sources.
• Analyze expenditures and prepare financial reports and budget summaries.
• Ensure compliance with University, SUNY, and sponsor policies.
• Coordinate personnel actions for faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage academic program administration and admissions coordination.
• Lead administrative operations and supervise staff and student workers.
• Develop efficient administrative processes and lead change where needed.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Fiscal management

Communication

Project coordination

Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

HRTS

Oracle

Banner

PeopleSoft

Job description

The University at Albany, SUNY, located in Albany, NY, is seeking an Administrative Manager for the Department of Computer Science. Reporting to the Department Chair, you will independently manage fiscal operations, personnel administration, academic support, and day-to-day business operations.

You will liaise with central offices and lead improvements in administrative processes. The role emphasizes budgeting, reporting, compliance with university policies, and leadership over administrative