Department: Kellogg Acctg Info and Mgt
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary:
The Business Administrator (BA) is the senior administrative position in a department within a school & provides thought leadership in reviewing & recommending policy & procedure designed to enhance operational excellence. Ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient daily management of all operational, financial, & business functions in support of the business area's mission & in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, & Provost. Represents business area on internal & external administrative affairs by recommending alternatives & suggestions.
The Business Administrator is an integral part of the Kellogg faculty support infrastructure, providing primary administrative oversight to the Accounting Information & Management department. Reporting to the Director of Academic Departments, the business administrator works closely with department leadership and serves as the senior administrator for all academic operations, supervising the administrative staff and functioning as the central liaison to the department chair(s), faculty, and doctoral students. In collaboration with administrative support areas across the school, the business administrator helps build and lead cross-departmental expertise to enhance operational excellence in financial stewardship, course logistics, academic events, and research support.
Supports faculty community by delivering and developing best practices and standard operating procedures within a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Within the department and in collaboration with school administrative teams coordinates course planning and logistics, seminar programming, and PhD student recruitment. Oversees student, temporary staff, and contractor hiring to support teaching and research, and works closely with department leadership to ensure all curricular support needs are met. Ensures the highest level of service is delivered to all faculty, staff, and visitors. Represents the department in internal and external administrative affairs by exchanging information and making recommendations. Oversees departmental operations related to faculty recruitment in coordination with school administration.
Please note: Supervisor provides overall objectives & in consultation with EE develops deadlines. Work is reviewed for fulfillment of objectives & overall compliance with policy & procedures. EE completes majority of activities without direction; consulting with supervisor only in regard to new or unusual circumstances.
Specific Responsibilities:
Work Complexity:
Budget & Financial:
Facilities & Safety:
Faculty Support:
Grants & Contracts:
Human Resources:
IT Services:
Strategic Planning:
Student Support:
Supervisory:
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Target hiring range for this position will be between $72,000 - $87,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits:
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Work-Life and Wellness:
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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
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