Administrative Manager - Environmental & Sustainable Engineering - University at Albany

The Administrative Manager reports directly to the Chair of the Department and provides support to assist in ensuring the faculty's greatest effectiveness in their primary roles as teachers and researchers. The Administrative Manager for the department will provide coordination pertaining to fiscal, personnel and facilities management. The incumbent will routinely interact with the Budget, Accounting, Purchasing and Human Resources offices, as well as CNSE faculty and staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze all fiscal account activity, personnel management, facility management, and related academic affairs support including enrollment management, course scheduling, recruiting, advising, and alumni affairs.
• Monitor department budget and expenditure requests and review the reconciliation of expenses for accuracy.
• Hire department student personnel; provide oversight for CNSE's human resource/personnel matters; assist in onboarding for staff, faculty and student personnel.
• Assist in managing CNSE spaces and serve as point of contact for Facilities Management.
• Serve as Department liaison, troubleshoot issues with all campus administrative offices including the College Office, Computing Center, Graduate Education, Registrar, Institutional Research, International Programs, Payroll, Human Resources Management, Facilities Management, Purchasing, Accounting, Summer Sessions, and Undergraduate Education.
•  Supervise work-study students and student assistants assigned to the department office. Provide leadership, oversight and direction to direct reports to assure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices are consistent with and contribute to the University's goals and strategies.  Lead employees for maximum performance and dedication. Complete performance management feedback and goals timely and per requirements.   
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to the Department Chair
• Supervises the following positions: work-study students

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in an office setting
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office and proven ability to learn and use new technology
• Evidence of attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, and complete assignments accurately and in a timely fashion
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with faculty/staff in a higher education setting
• Experience with budgeting, accounting, purchasing and HR policies and guidelines
• Familiarity with University systems, such as PeopleSoft, Business Intelligence, Slate, EAB, etc. 

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment

This is a promotional opportunity for current UAlbany employees.

Eligibility for Consideration:

• You must be employed at the University at Albany campus.
• You must be in a State-funded UUP professional position (MC employees are not eligible).
•  You must have a permanent, term, or probationary appointment. Only temporary employees employed by UAlbany for three or more consecutive years can be considered eligible.

For details concerning the University's Promotion Policy for Professional Employees, please see HR Memorandum 88-4.

Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Senior Staff Assistant, SL3, $57,000

Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

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