Job Description
Position Title:
Business Administrator – College of Design
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s 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 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 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.
Leveling Guidelines
• Intermediate-level 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 lower-level 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 on-going basis without sponsorship.
All application information must be submitted before April 29th for guaranteed consideration.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS808
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 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:
April 16, 2025
Posting Close Date:
April 28, 2025
Job Requisition Number:
R16833
