Strategic Finance & Operations Specialist

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Business & Finance Specialist in the Department of Animal Sciences to oversee procurement, support financial administration, and coordinate onboarding for department appointments.

Responsibilities include end-to-end purchasing, travel arrangements, post-award administration, fund management, and compliance with university policies, with opportunities to engage across SPaRC and sponsored programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field is required.
• Two years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience are required.
• A Master's degree in a related area may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement and financial administration.
• Primary contact for department appointments and onboarding.
• Manage a Post-Award portfolio and related reporting.
• Assist with departmental fund management and cost allowability.
• Coordinate vendor billing and fund transfers.
• Develop documentation and training for appointments.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or related field

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Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Business & Finance Specialist in the Department of Animal Sciences to oversee procurement, support financial administration, and coordinate onboarding for department appointments.

Responsibilities include end-to-end purchasing, travel arrangements, post-award administration, fund management, and compliance with university policies, with opportunities to engage across SPaRC and sponsored programs.