Business Administrator II

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The Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost at Iowa State University is seeking qualified applicants for a Business Administrator II position to support the Faculty Senate. This role requires an individual to work autonomously with minimal supervision. The composition of the senate leadership shifts from year to year. This position is the one constant that guides the business of the Faculty Senate.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the day-to-day operational needs of the Faculty Senate office including its 80 faculty representatives, its executive board, five standing councils, twelve standing committees, task forces, ad-hoc committees, and administrative review committees. This may include scheduling, preparation and/or distribution of agenda and materials.

• Creates, updates, and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) and website for Faculty Senate office business processes.

• Serves as liaison for communication and scheduling with the provost, president, and other university senior leaders and offices.

• Provides project management support for Faculty Senate leadership, executive board, council and committee chairs. This includes providing orientation annually to senate leadership/chairs on established processes and procedures, timelines, and tracking to completion.Serves as content matter expert on institutional processes/procedures.

• Provides project management for Faculty Senate elections and appointments. Establishes, tracks, manages, and communicates about the terms of service of all Faculty Senate officers, council and committee chairs, and senators.Serves as liaison to department chairs regarding the terms of their faculty representatives and the need for elections. Initiates, manages, and administers the online election process for at-large senators.Prepares and communicates results.

• Provides support, training, and development for new and continuing Faculty Senate leadership, council and committee chairs, and members.

• Develops and prepares budgets and financial reports on annual appropriation for Faculty Senate leadership.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

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

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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

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