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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is looking to hire a Finance Coordinator to Provide financial oversight, reporting, and analysis in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE).

Duties & Responsibilities

Finance

• Conduct financial oversight, analysis, and reconciliation of 400+ accounts for all expense types including state, ICR, self-supporting, federal, and private grants, and gift/endowment funds.
• Prepare reports, gather financial and academic data, and assist with devising strategies to manage accounts, short-term deficits, ICR restructuring, and start-up funding
• Oversee departmental expenditure approvals and purchasing via Chrome River and other internal purchasing systems
• Track and analyze departmental expenditures. Offer cost saving suggestions and funding strategies and process any necessary expense, budget, and/or salary transfers.
• Review endowment accounts, offer guidance to ADFA regarding investment options and expenditure levels. Prepare reports and analysis for use of scholarship and fellowship funds
• Review/approve student account payment, foreign national payment requests, and bi-weekly timesheets.
• Assist the ADFA to formulate summer instructional budget requests.
• Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the department.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering office in the absence of the Associate Director of Finance and Administration (ADFA) which includes temporary supervision of office staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in business administration, management or a field related to position.
• Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience. (NOTE: A Master\'s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position
• Five (5) years of professional experience in business, financial/account management and/or budgeting.

Successful Candidates Will Have:

• Knowledge of University operational procedures and accounting systems including knowledge of expenditure allowability and departmental and campus policies.
• Thorough knowledge of compliance regulations surrounding campus, state, federal, and industrial financial support, knowledge of applicable accounting and auditing principles
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to prepare reports and proposal with minimal oversight.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures, and systems to outline specific goals and implement plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
• Results oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize administrative processes, procedures and systems.
• Extensive knowledge with commonly employed software, datab ses and web applications including Excel
• Ability to work independently and effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work harmoniously with faculty, staff, and students from a wide variety of disciplines.
• Working knowledge of the University of Illinois, state, federal, private, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of customer services with particular emphasis on interactions with faculty and graduate students.
• Awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural and linguistic differences. Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5010 - Business/Administrative Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The target salary for this position is \$55,000 - \$75,000. Actual starting salary will be determined by the candidate\'s credentials and alignment with the position requirements. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (remote work and in-person work in Champaign-Urbana each week). Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/de