Business Administrator, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Business Administrator, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Posting Number req26191 Department Social & Behavioral Sci Admin Department Website Link Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The University of Arizona's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites you to apply to the role of Business Administrator (Administrative Operations Professional II). As part of the Centralized Business Services Unit, the Business Administrator provides support to multiple academic and functional units within the college. In this role, you will be responsible for financial operations, budgeting, purchasing, reimbursements, select HR functions, and other complex business and fiscal matters, with an emphasis on those activities funded by grants, Foundation funds, and other restricted/external monies. Business Services personnel are committed to delivering exceptional support to administrators, faculty, staff, and students while partnering with colleagues in a centralized business services environment. We invite you to join a collaborative and service-oriented team, where your expertise will help support the college’s mission and contribute to the success of its academic, research, and administrative operations. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! Duties & Responsibilities In conjunction with team and under guidance of SBS Dean’s Leadership Team, manage and control financial, budgeting, purchasing, and fiscal compliance functions for multiple academic and functional units within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences centralized business services model. Includes transactional work including reimbursements, budget management, chart of accounts administration, working with financial and logistical software systems, and assisting SBS faculty, staff, students, and principal investigators (PI’s) with matters related to restricted funding activities. In conjunction with and under guidance of Senior leadership within SBS Business Team, oversee the review, approval, and reporting of expenditures assigned to restricted and research portfolio. Post‑award management, effort report certification, budget reconciliation, position funding distributions, interfacing with UA Office of Sponsored Projects, and cost‑share management. Work across functional areas within centralized SBS business services center, performing similar financial, budget, transactional, and some HR responsibilities on an ad‑hoc basis as part of the larger business services area. This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Demonstrated experience in related business functional units. Experience with processing reimbursements, purchasing assistance (purchase orders, credit card management), and managing budgets in a professional business environment. Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) experience in a professional setting. Demonstrated professional experience in a university, government, or similar environment with budget, financial, and business responsibilities. Financial, enterprise, or budgeting software experience. Job Details FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Organizational Administration Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 8 Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator . Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Administrative Operations Job Function Organizational Administration Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 7/6/2026 Contact Information for Candidates James Schlittenhart Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration View email address on click.appcast.io Open Date 6/5/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Please upload your cover letter as a separate attachment. #J-18808-Ljbffr