Strategic Administrative & Finance Lead

University-of-Hawaii-System; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hawaiʻi System seeks an Administrative Officer for the OVPRI to oversee complex financial and administrative operations across system-wide programs. You will manage funds, support fiscal planning, and ensure compliance with state and university guidelines.

Responsibilities include budgeting, contracts/grants management, procurement, reporting, travel coordination, and program support for diverse offices within OVPRI. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree and 3 years of professional financial management experience.
• Knowledge of government accounting, budgeting and procurement practices.
• Ability to interpret regulations and prepare reports and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Manage General, Special, Revolving, Extramural, and UH Foundation funds and support fiscal planning.
• Provide financial accounting, budget formulation and execution, and cost proposals.
• Oversee contracts, grants management, and property/equipment management.
• Coordinate travel/docs, program reporting, meetings/events, and special projects.
• Communicate program activities to internal and external partners; ensure compliance.
• Assist with guidance on policies and procedures; handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial management

Budget formulation

Contracts & grants management

Procurement

Personnel processing

Project coordination

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field

Tools

UH Financial Management Systems

Word processing software

Job description

The University of Hawaiʻi System seeks an Administrative Officer for the OVPRI to oversee complex financial and administrative operations across system-wide programs. You will manage funds, support fiscal planning, and ensure compliance with state and university guidelines.

Responsibilities include budgeting, contracts/grants management, procurement, reporting, travel coordination, and program support for diverse offices within OVPRI. Strong communication and leadership are essential.