Financial Administrator 2, Business Affairs, Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Financial Administrator 2, Business Affairs, Carl H. Lindner College of Business – Posting Start Date: 4/2/26 – Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote, tri‑state area residence required after 90 days of training). Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors. Job Overview Provides administrative, financial, and operational support for recruitment initiatives, student engagement programs, and Honors events. Coordinates purchasing, expense processing, travel arrangements, and financial tracking to ensure efficient and compliant program operations. Assists with event logistics, scholarship administration, and monitoring of program budgets, including local, gift, and endowment funds. Maintains accurate records, supports planning and forecasting activities, and provides guidance on university policies and procedures related to purchasing, travel, and financial transactions. Collaborates with unit leadership and staff to support program planning and serves as backup support for related administrative and operational functions as needed. Essential Functions Coordinate administrative and operational support for recruitment programs, student engagement initiatives, and unit events throughout the academic year. Assist with planning and logistical coordination of events, including scheduling, securing space, ordering materials, and supporting event setup and operations. Process and reconcile financial transactions including expense reports, reimbursements, purchase orders, and procurement requests in accordance with university policies. Manage purchasing and operational supply needs using institutional procurement systems and purchasing cards, ensuring accurate financial coding and documentation. Maintain financial records and tracking tools to monitor program, event, and travel expenditures and support accurate financial reporting. Assist with domestic travel coordination including booking arrangements, preparing required travel documentation, and reconciling travel expenses. Track and analyze program and event spending to support budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation. Administer scholarships and awards processing, including data entry, allocation of funds, and coordination in accordance with gift agreements and program guidelines. Provide guidance on university purchasing, travel, and financial policies and serve as backup support for related administrative and operational functions within the unit. Required Education Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related work. Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Experience Two (2) years of finance or accounting experience. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary up to $62,000 annually with room for future career progression. Highlights include comprehensive tuition remission for employee and eligible dependents, robust retirement plans (state pension or ARP, 14–18 % employer contribution), generous time‑off policy (vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year PTO, 6 weeks of paid parental leave), and additional benefits: comprehensive health coverage, flexible spending accounts, professional development & mentorship opportunities. UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 process. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Cincinnati