Business Administrator I
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Business Administrator IJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degreePreferred Qualifications:
Job Description:
Iowa State University Dining is seeking a Business Administrator I to support the daily business operations of a multi-unit university operation serving students across campus. With numerous locations and a high volume of transactions moving through the system each day this role helps ensure information is accurate complete and handled in a timely manner. The work directly supports unit managers and leadership by keeping processes organized and data timely and dependable.
Success in this position requires consistency and attention to detail. It means staying organized in a fast-paced environment working through them before they create larger operational issues. The individual in this role builds trust by following through communicating clearly and ensuring that routine processes remain steady and reliable. This position plays an important part in maintaining the stability and accountability of Dinings business operations.
What Youll Do
Review and prepare invoices and supporting documentation for processing across multiple Dining accounts
Maintain internal tracking tools to monitor transaction flow and ensure timely completion
Communicate with vendors and campus partners to resolve discrepancies and clarify documentation
Enter and validate purchasing and inventory data to maintain system accuracy
Support inventory reporting and assist in identifying and correcting inconsistencies
Monitor timekeeping submissions generate exception reports and assist supervisors in resolving payroll discrepancies
Assist with preparation of routine operational and budget-related reports
Provide general office and phone support responding to inquiries and routing questions appropriately
Collaborate with unit managers student employees and university partners to support day-to-day business needs
What Youll Get
Insurance benefits beginning on your first day with timely enrollment.
Retirement benefits with strong university contributions.
Paid vacation sick leave and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement available after one year of employment.
Free meal.
About ISU Dining
ISU Dining is a large multi-unit operation serving students faculty staff and campus guests across Iowa State University. From residential dining centers and retail locations to catering services and a central production kitchen Dining supports thousands of students each day.
ISU Dining is committed to offering the ISU community comprehensive meal plan programs and dining options at competitive prices in safe modern attractive and functional facilities. The Dining Business Team supports these efforts by ensuring business processes reporting capital planning and business systems remain organized accurate and aligned with university standards. We utilize financial resources in a responsible efficient and cost-effective manner that ensures the availability of capital to sustain current operations maintain and update equipment and facilities fund innovation and support future growth.
To learn more about ISU Dining visit:
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.
Prepares budgets and financial reports for grants general appropriations endowments and other funds.
Assists in establishing financial and operational systems to monitor control and verify expenditures and carry out financial analysis.
Manages day-to-day operational needs of a department.
May assist with employment business needs such as hiring of students timekeeping responsibilities and scheduling.
May supervise students.
Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application 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 call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life 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 long-term 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:
February 25 2026Posting Close Date:
March 4 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18649Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Business Intelligence
- SAP BusinessObjects
- Fiscal Management
- Crystal Reports
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Business Management
- SDKs
- System Testing
- Administrative Experience
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About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
