Administrative Manager - AI & Society College

Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Oct 15 2025 Job Description: The Administrative Manager for the AI & Society College will coordinate all fiscal, personnel, and communications activities and oversee day-to-day operations. The incumbent will routinely interact with faculty, staff, and students from across the University. Primary Responsibilities Fiscal Management Consult with and advise the Director and Associate Director regarding budget planning and implementation. Oversee the department's budget and manage all departmental accounts, including state, sponsored, and donor funds. Reconcile accounts monthly. Process financial transactions, including purchasing, travel, honoraria, and direct reimbursements. Manage the disbursement of funds for Faculty Innovation Awards. Assist with preparing budgets for grant proposals and other funding applications. Serve as college liaison and troubleshoot issues with campus administrative offices including Purchasing, Accounting, and Budget. Personnel Management Manage all personnel activities, including hiring, extra service and stipends, term renewals, and graduate assistantship appointments and tuition waivers. Assist in onboarding faculty and graduate student fellows. Serve as college liaison and troubleshoot issues with campus administrative offices including Payroll and Workforce Planning. Communications and Marketing Manage the design and content of the college's print materials, website, and social media platforms to publicize the college and its activities. Manage the notification process for the college's faculty and graduate awards/fellowships. Coordinate the college's participation in recruitment and other events, including Accepted Student Open House, Welcome Week, and Showcase Day. Manage the college's internal and external day-to-day communications. Assist the Director and Associate Director with financial and project reports as necessary. Serve as college liaison and troubleshoot issues with campus administrative offices including Communications and Marketing and Web Services. Administrative Management Oversee the day-to-day operations of the AI & Society College. Supervise work-study students and student assistants working in the college office. Maintain the Director's and Associate Director's calendars. Coordinate meetings with the college advisory board and other constituencies. Track AI-related course offerings each semester. Manage college spaces, process facilities requests, and troubleshoot issues with Facilities Management. Other reasonable duties as assigned Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to Director, AI & Society College Supervises the following positions: Student employees Job Requirements Evidence of attention to detail and strong organizational skills Evidence of strong interpersonal and written 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 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 relevant professional experience Experience with Microsoft Office Experience with budgeting, accounting, purchasing and/or human resource policies and processes Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a higher education setting Experience managing websites and/or social media platforms Familiarity with systems such as PeopleSoft, Oracle-based business intelligence, Slate, EAB, etc. Working Environment Typical office environment Additional Information Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Administrative Manager, SL-3, $57,151 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. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer. 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