Business Administrator I

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Job Location (Full Address):

455 Alumni Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

210509 Fred Doug Inst Afr & Afr-Am St

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 107 H

Compensation Range:

$23.06 - $32.29

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Supports administration/management activities within a department. Maintains departmental policies and procedures. Ensures all department reports are prepared and reviewed as needed. Assists with budgeting, account reconciliation, expense reimbursements, and supplier invoices, while working under general direction. Responds to audit requests and prepares documentation for financial records. Supports the planning, organization, and coordination of business operations in accordance with strategic goals within the organization. Works on special projects as directed. May provide direction to associate-level staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides day-to-day operations and workflow at the professional level.
• Participates in managing projects related to business operations. 
• Collects data, develops reports, and makes recommendations based on trends.   
• Assists in developing business plans to improve operations.
• Makes recommendations regarding resource allocation, including human resources, technology, and capital, to ensure effective and efficient operations. 
• Identifies problems and makes recommendations to supervisor. 
• Supports finance functions at the department level, including reviewing budget expenditures and forecasting future needs.
• Prepares and processes financial transactions.
• Creates and maintains departmental process and policy documents.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
• May provide direction to associate-level staff.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in a business operation or administrative role required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Adept at learning new technologies to perform data entry, manage calendars, and creating reports required
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Strong time-management and organizational skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

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