Strategic Financial & HR Operations Associate

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Administrative Officer at Vanderbilt University, within the College of Connected Computing, manages financial unit management and Oracle-based HR operations across the college. You partner with leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient processing of financial transactions and personnel changes.

This role supports budgeting, grants, and continuous process improvement, reporting to the Director of People Operations, with a focus on policy alignment and service to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in financial operations or human resources/administrative management.
• Experience with Oracle financial and/or HCM systems.
• Knowledge of university financial, HR, and/or grant policies and procedures.
• Experience in higher education or a similarly complex organizational environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex processes with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and process financial transactions in Oracle and ensure compliance with policies.
• Monitor and support the College's annual budget and financial reporting.
• Coordinate Oracle HCM transactions across the employee lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on financial tools, expense processes, and compliance.
• Support grants administration activities and required reporting.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and maintain documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Strong judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle Financials

Oracle HCM

ERP systems

Job description

The Associate Administrative Officer at Vanderbilt University, within the College of Connected Computing, manages financial unit management and Oracle-based HR operations across the college. You partner with leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient processing of financial transactions and personnel changes.

This role supports budgeting, grants, and continuous process improvement, reporting to the Director of People Operations, with a focus on policy alignment and service to