Boston University
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR, College of Communication
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Boston University's College of Communication seeks a detail oriented Financial/Business Administrator. The candidate reports to the Executive Director of Finance and supports the College of Communication financial and administrative functions. The position works with various COM Departments in creating efficiency in departmental processes and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty and external constituents. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, this full-time hybrid position is based on the Boston University campus and is eligible for the University's comprehensive benefits program for staff. The Financial Administrator will maintain a 3/2 hybrid work modality.
Responsibilities
Student Payroll (30%): Work with faculty and staff to assess needs for student workers, post and hire, complete the process for student employees, and ensure Work Study Awards are properly processed, including collaboration with the Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Graduate Students when processing Teaching, Graduate and Research Assistants.
Procurement and Travel (20%): Create associated purchase requisitions and act as departmental liaison for inquiries related to procurement of goods and services. Manage purchases via university procurement credit card and/or SAP Guided Buying, or internal service or facilities requests as needed. Manage travel requests, reimbursements, and honorarium, and help connect programs to additional funding resources within the college.
Grant Administration (20%): Work with the Office of Sponsored Programs and research faculty on Pre-Award activities including reviewing budgets and coordinating with various departments to gather necessary documentation. Post-Award management includes ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and maintaining accurate records.
Financial Management (20%): In collaboration with the Executive Director of Finance, maintain budget adherence and reconciliation across all departments, grants and designated funding. Help manage restricted funds by providing quarterly reports to fund managers to ensure funds are expended in accordance with gift restrictions.
Business Office Administration (10%): Provide high level customer service to students, faculty, staff and the BU community by responding to inquiries related to sourcing and procurement, student payroll, and general finance questions. Assist with mailroom distribution, guest parking passes and one-off room requests.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
Comfort inputting and using large sets of business operations data with very high attention to detail.
Experience and comfort using and maintaining computer databases and spreadsheets.
Discretion when handling confidential information.
Commitment to working with a diverse population of faculty, students, and staff, with professionalism and customer service focus. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Compensation and Benefits Compensation: The salary range for this position is $53,200 - $71,900 annually. This range is based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and the overall scope of the role. The final salary offered may vary.
Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter separating from extraneous site notices. (Link information has been removed from this refined version to comply with formatting requirements.)
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Boston University's College of Communication seeks a detail oriented Financial/Business Administrator. The candidate reports to the Executive Director of Finance and supports the College of Communication financial and administrative functions. The position works with various COM Departments in creating efficiency in departmental processes and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty and external constituents. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, this full-time hybrid position is based on the Boston University campus and is eligible for the University's comprehensive benefits program for staff. The Financial Administrator will maintain a 3/2 hybrid work modality.
Responsibilities
Student Payroll (30%): Work with faculty and staff to assess needs for student workers, post and hire, complete the process for student employees, and ensure Work Study Awards are properly processed, including collaboration with the Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Graduate Students when processing Teaching, Graduate and Research Assistants.
Procurement and Travel (20%): Create associated purchase requisitions and act as departmental liaison for inquiries related to procurement of goods and services. Manage purchases via university procurement credit card and/or SAP Guided Buying, or internal service or facilities requests as needed. Manage travel requests, reimbursements, and honorarium, and help connect programs to additional funding resources within the college.
Grant Administration (20%): Work with the Office of Sponsored Programs and research faculty on Pre-Award activities including reviewing budgets and coordinating with various departments to gather necessary documentation. Post-Award management includes ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and maintaining accurate records.
Financial Management (20%): In collaboration with the Executive Director of Finance, maintain budget adherence and reconciliation across all departments, grants and designated funding. Help manage restricted funds by providing quarterly reports to fund managers to ensure funds are expended in accordance with gift restrictions.
Business Office Administration (10%): Provide high level customer service to students, faculty, staff and the BU community by responding to inquiries related to sourcing and procurement, student payroll, and general finance questions. Assist with mailroom distribution, guest parking passes and one-off room requests.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
Comfort inputting and using large sets of business operations data with very high attention to detail.
Experience and comfort using and maintaining computer databases and spreadsheets.
Discretion when handling confidential information.
Commitment to working with a diverse population of faculty, students, and staff, with professionalism and customer service focus. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Compensation and Benefits Compensation: The salary range for this position is $53,200 - $71,900 annually. This range is based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and the overall scope of the role. The final salary offered may vary.
Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter separating from extraneous site notices. (Link information has been removed from this refined version to comply with formatting requirements.)
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