Business Administrator II, Department of Administration (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Business Administrator II, Department of Administration (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Posting Number req26455

Department COM Phx Campus Administration

Department Website Link https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/

Location Greater Phoenix Area

Address Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Are you a Business Professional with experience in budget management and operations? The College of Medicine-Phoenix seeks an innovative, results-oriented individual to join our growing College as a Business Administrator II.

As a Business Administrator II, you will assist with managing the daily financial and administrative operations of assigned clinical departments. You will be responsible for assisting the Senior Business Manager, Director of Operations and Department Administrators with budget management, maintaining monthly reporting, and working with faculty and staff to provide business operations support. Other duties will include support of department operational activities such as human resources liaison, space, inventory, and IT, as well as project and initiative activities that arise.

A high degree of professionalism, organization, discretion, initiative, collaboration, and ability to follow instructions while using good judgment and problem-solving skills is expected. The candidate must be capable of performing various tasks independently and under the direction of a supervisor.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Responsible for financial management of departmental accounts including payroll management.
• Prepare or coordinate preparation of financial and administrative reports; analyze and interpret statistics, financial data, and management planning data for predicting resource needs and developing long range plans.
• Review and analyze the needs of staff, capital equipment/improvements, supplies and services.
• Assist in managing the process for all department non-sponsored projects financial contract needs, including working with University contracting services and Department Administrators to ensure college financial agreements are in compliance and executed in a timely manner.
• Assist in managing Special Provision Agreements, gift accounts and other departmental agreements.
• Work closely with the COM-P post award managers to review personnel effort on sponsored projects, adjust the payroll distribution sheets accordingly, and coordinate with finance team.
• Generate and follow up on departmental invoicing to external entities and external partners.
• Work closely with the COM-P assigned departmental financial analysts.

Budget Management

• Budget responsibilities include managing (internal, contract, local, etc.) budgets, preparing monthly & quarterly financial reports, and analyzing established performance objectives and measures.
• Provide assistance with the preparation and management of departmental operating budgets for all funding sources (internal, contract, local, etc.) based on trend analysis, forecasting, and guiding principles.
• Consult with Director on departmental shifts and trends associated with budget management to include operations, reconciliations, irregular and unusual transactions, and problem resolutions on a timely basis.
• Advise department staff and faculty on financial matters when appropriate.
• Analyze departmental expenditures and reports for data integrity and work with finance team to allocate expenses appropriately.
• Assist Senior Business Manager, Director and Department Administrators with financial and operating analysis and interpreting statistics, financial and management planning, predicting resource needs, and developing long range plans.
• Assist Director with developing and establishing procedures for the budget process and daily operations according to policies and procedures established by the university, college and outside governing agencies.

Employee Hiring and Onboarding

• Work with the Director and Administrative assistant to manage and ensure electronic recruitment documents are organized.
• Assist the Chair, Director, Department Administrator and faculty with departmental hiring procedures for faculty and staff.
• Work with the Finance team to ensure funding of position control numbers (PCN's) generated by HR.
• Work with the Administrative Assistant, Director and Department Administrator for on-boarding (introduction, computers, office space assignment, Zoom phone etc.) of faculty and staff.
• Coordinate with Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources to facilitate faculty and staff recruitments as needed, under supervisor's direction.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with managing a variety of operational processes and/or projects as needed, including updating and improving standard operating processes, procedures and practices.
• Serve as contact/liaison to manage department inventory and bi-annual university capital inventory reporting process.
• Interpret, implement, develop, and/or recommend changes to policies and procedures based on internal and external needs.
• Prepare and process day-to-day business transactions (purchase order requisitions, setting up new vendors, travel expenses and reimbursements, disbursement vouchers, internal billing, refunds, and UA Foundation transactions, etc.) with accuracy, thoroughness, and in compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Draft and format professional correspondence, reports, or communications as needed or directed.
• Coordinate travel, submit TA's, and assist in submitting travel reimbursements in accordance with policies and procedures, as needed or directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem-solve.
• Demonstrated skill in working independently and within a team environment.
• Professional demeanor and regard for confidentiality and handling sensitive information in a discreet manner.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field of study.
• At least 3 years higher education or government business experience.
• Experience working with departmental hiring and recruitment activities.
• Demonstrated experience with budgets and reports.
• Experience with quality process management and improvement.

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Organizational Administration

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $59,404 - $74,254

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 8

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Career Stream and Level PC2

Job Family Administrative Operations

Job Function Organizational Administration

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition

talent@arizona.edu

Open Date 7/7/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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