Business Administrator I

Position Title: Business Administrator I Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Agriculture, or related field. Three years of office management experience. Background in agricultural business or farm budgets. Experience with procedures and programs in higher education. Job Description: The Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks a Business Administrator I to support the Associate Dean for Facilities and Operations and the Associate Dean for Research and Discovery. The business administrator will provide professional business level support to the ISU Research Farms (and its affiliate organizations), and administrative support to the Office of Research and Discovery, and administrative support to both Associate Deans leading each office. ISU Research Farms are an extensive statewide unit with 14 remote staffed locations including numerous agricultural buildings, residences and ~45 full-time and 25-40 part-time staff. The CALS Office for Research and Discovery manages Research Development, including pre-award services, teambuilding, and research analytics for the college. The business administrator will coordinate major business operations for all units including leases, agreements, budgets, analyses, inventories, personnel, and communications (newsletter and website) in a team approach, and will perform business functions to enhance the operations and service of the ISU Research Farms and Office for Research and Discovery. This position will provide support to administrative teams and serve as the first point of contact for staff located on and off campus. Administrative support for the Associate Deans involves managing their respective calendars as well as organizing and support occasional team meetings and seminar series. These activities require a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and self-motivation. Example of Duties • Monitors and interprets operational policies and procedures in areas such as information technology, communications, and facilities. • Prepares budgets and financial reports • Assists in establishing financial and operational systems to monitor, control, and verify expenditures and carry out financial analysis. • Manages day-to-day operational needs, including, but not limited to, logistics, email, calendars, and travel for the Associate Deans. • Manages logistics for seminar series, teambuilding, and other gatherings in collaboration with others. • May assist with employment business needs such as hiring of students, timekeeping responsibilities, and scheduling. Appointment Type: Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS807 Application 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 employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa 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 Original Posting Date: October 18, 2023 Posting Close Date: October 29, 2023 Job Requisition Number: R13237 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University's Principles of Community. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Salary : $50,400 - $63,900