Departmental Partner - College of Design
Departmental Partner - College of Design
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Job Description
Position Title:
Departmental Partner College of DesignJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance or a related field.Experience providing administrative or financial support to organizational leadership.
Proficiency with Workday or a similar ERP system.
Experience in event planning and/or coordinating travel logistics.
Job Description:
The College of Design Finance team is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Business Administrator/Departmental Partner to support the fiscal and operational functions of one or more departments/college units. This role is essential to the smooth operation of both academic and administrative activities within the College.
The Business Administrator serves as a key liaison between department leadership faculty students and university offices. Responsibilities include managing departmental budgets overseeing daily financial operations coordinating graduate student appointments and supporting the planning of field trips departmental events and special projects.
Success in this position requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including faculty staff students and external collaborators.
Example of Duties
Represents the department on business affairs and/or faculty affairs to the institution community.
Monitors and interprets operational policies and procedures in areas such as information technology communications and facilities.
Develops and prepares budgets and financial reports for grants general appropriations endowments and other funds.
Establishes financial and operational systems to monitor control and verify expenditures and carry out financial analysis.
Manages daytoday operational needs of a department.
May assist with employment business needs such as hiring of students timekeeping responsibilities and scheduling.
May supervise students.
Leveling Guidelines
Intermediatelevel position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lowerlevel staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
All application information must be submitted before April29th for guaranteed consideration.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS808Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
April 16 2025Posting Close Date:
April 15 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16833Employment Type
Full-Time
