Business administrator Jobs in Usa

Job Summary :

Administers operational, financial, & business functions in support of the area / unit's mission & in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, & Provost.   Implements existing policy & ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient completion of daily administrative operations.   May represent business area on internal & / or external administrative affairs by exchanging information.

Job Specific :

On behalf of Kellogg Academic Operations, this position administers all operational, financial, & business functions in direct support of the activities of four (4) Senior Associate Deans and their daily workflow by overseeing and executing existing systems and developing new ones, as necessary. Coordinates a broad variety of administrative processes & activities such as scheduling meeting travel logistics, database, budget, expense processing & reporting, and RSVP management.   Researches and reviews administrative work procedures, policies & operational methods; identifies & documents as applicable : Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); best practices; appropriate filing & audit mechanisms; financial & performance metrics reporting; & regulatory & compliance systems. Implements existing policy & ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient completion of daily administrative operations.   May represent business area on internal & / or external administrative affairs by exchanging information.

Marketing Statement :

Kellogg is actively seeking an experienced, organized and collaborative Business Administrator to deliver comprehensive administrative support to four academic Senior Associate Deans.   Reporting to Kellogg’s Chief Operating Officer, this role will collaborate closely with the Senior Associate Deans and their daily workflow to oversee and execute existing systems and develop new ones, as necessary.   You will coordinate a broad variety of administrative processes & activities such as scheduling meetings and necessary travel logistics, database, budget, expense processing & reporting, and RSVP management.   You’ll contribute to the operations of the Dean’s office through research and review of administrative work procedures, policies & operational methods; identifying & documenting as applicable : Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); best practices; appropriate filing & audit mechanisms; financial & performance metrics reporting; & regulatory & compliance systems. You will implement existing policies, ensuring the effective, compliant, & efficient completion of daily administrative operations.   You may represent Kellogg on internal & / or external administrative affairs by exchanging information.

We are seeking a candidate with experience managing multiple stakeholders who enjoys a collaborative environment, demonstrates attention to detail, and balances several priorities and tasks. This role requires independent decision making and will exercise discretion while ensuring that administrative processes and activities are completed seamlessly and in compliance with Northwestern policies.

Working conditions : This role is based at our Evanston campus that offers hybrid work arrangements, with a minimum 80% of time on site at Kellogg’s Evanston offices and additional time working remotely. The applicant must be able to work on-site at various event locations and virtually via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Please note : Supervisor provides objectives & deadlines.   Work is reviewed for fulfillment of objective & deadlines & overall compliance with policy & procedures.   EE completes some activities without direction, informing supervisor only of potentially controversial matters, & / or far-reaching implications

Specific Responsibilities :

Areas of Responsibility :

• Coordination & administration of at least 4 of the following :
• Budget & Financial
• Communications & Outreach
• Facilities & Safety
• Faculty Support
• Human Resources
• IT Services
• Strategic Planning

Work Complexity :

Budget & Financial :

Communications & Outreach :

Facilities & Safety :

Faculty Support :

Human Resources :

IT Services :

Operations :

Reports and Analysis

Strategic Planning :

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Target hiring range for this position will be between $67,000 - 75,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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