Administrator IV

The Department of Neurobiology and Behavior (NB&B) has a distinguished faculty of 23 whose interests range from the intrinsic properties of neurons to the organization of animal societies.  Research in the Department falls into five core areas: cellular and molecular neuroscience, systems neuroscience, computational neuroscience, chemical ecology, and animal social behavior.  Faculty members have integrative programs of research that span different levels of analysis.  The Department is housed in both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) with an overall budget of 9.3 million and sponsored activity of 3.4 million.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Under the direction of the department chair, and with a dotted line to the CAS and CALS College Business Officers, act as the Business Manager and Operational Advisor and oversee the general operation for the Department including the Investigative Lab course administration (positions directly supervised by Office of Undergraduate Biology) and collaborate with the Chair and Senior Administrative Manager. Collaborate with the Chairs on development and implementation of management strategies for short- & long-range fiscal, operational and human resource challenges.  Function as chief financial officer of unit, establishing and monitoring annual budget, developing financial projections and strategies, and managing grant and gift proposals.  Work very closely with department faculty, provide ad-hoc reports and analysis and guidance on issues related to their grants, personnel, student (grad and undergrad), IT and facility needs.  Work in partnership with CALS business service center and Endowed financial group to ensure that operations are structured to meet departmental needs.  Work in partnership with the CALS Human Resource Office and CAS Human Resources on all HR issues related to academic, non-academic and student employees.  Establish and implement departmental operational policies and procedures.  Advise and assist Chair and department supervisors on staffing and human resources issues.  Oversee the information technology function and operation.  Serve as primary liaison to college and university financial, administrative, and human resource management units.  Participate in continuous learning and specialized training in key Administrative Manager functional areas to enhance professional knowledge and skill.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or other formal four-year training program in business administration, organizational development, human relations, or related field required with 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination.

• Strong working knowledge of or ability to develop knowledge in Cornell contract and endowed budgeting and accounting policies and practices; grant and contract management; personnel policies and procedures; and conflict management and contract negotiating required.

• Must be proficient in or able to quickly acquire skills in use of Cornell administrative computer systems such as KUALI, HR-Online/Workday, BRIO, CPBS, eSirius, PeopleSoft Financial Aid Awarding, Student hiring, and PAR IRIS gift tracking system.

• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to conceptualize and design databases and data collection methods, analysis and presentation to meet business reporting and decision making needs required.

• Customer service skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with a broad range of people is essential.  Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical.

• Able to work quickly, effectively under pressure, use judgment in accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of a sensitive or confidential nature; balance conflicting priorities, and make decisions from a range of choices. 

• Must be comfortable working in an environment where change in process/procedures is the norm.

• The successful candidate must exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Experience working with diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing programs. 

• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.

• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds. 

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration, organizational development, human relations, or related field required is preferred. 

• Experience with relational database systems desirable. 

• Effective financial management, budget preparation, and fiscal operations management in higher education or the public sector is preferred. 

• Grant and contract management experience desirable.

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University Job Title:

Administrator IV

Job Family:

Administration

Level:

G

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$83,541.00 – $102,105.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Amanda Anderson

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2024-03-11