Business Operations Coordinator

Business Coordinator/Sr Business Coordinator Department: Knight Campus Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: Business Coordinator: $45,000 - $55,000/year and Senior Business Coordinator: $57,000-$62,000/year Compensation Band: OH-OA04-Fiscal Year 2026-2027 FTE: 1.0 Position Summary The Knight Campus seeks detail-oriented, adaptable, organized, and communicative individuals to provide high-level business support for our research, innovation, and academic operations. Department Summary The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is an ambitious initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation, and the world. The campus creates the intellectual infrastructure to establish Oregon as a center for both research and development, making Oregon a place where companies can start up and grow. The Knight Campus is reshaping the higher education landscape in Oregon by training the next generations of scientists, forging tighter ties with industry and entrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. The Knight Campus is growing at a remarkable pace as we scale up to achieve our mission of science-advancing society with a vision to dramatically shorten the timeline between discovery and societal impact through world-class research, training, and entrepreneurship. Knight Campus administrators provide high quality, exceptional business operations and administrative services to all units and programs in the Knight Campus through a centralized set of hubs. Service areas include full-cycle activities in human resources operations, financial operations, research administration/operations, academic administration/operations, and general business operations. Minimum Requirements For the Business Coordinator: Bachelor's degree PLUS 3 years of progressively responsible experience in business, finance, or general operations OR 5 years of progressively responsible experience in business, finance, or general operations. For the Senior Business Coordinator: Bachelor's degree PLUS 4 years of progressively responsible experience in business, finance, or general operations OR 6 years of progressively responsible business operations or administration experience. 2 years of professional experience in accounting, contracting, or high-volume purchasing Professional Competencies High-level attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and consistent follow-through. Strong communication skills. Ability to learn and follow processes, plus demonstrated good judgment on when and how to deviate from processes. Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines and frequent interruptions while maintaining an elevated level of customer service and professionalism. Ability to learn, understand, and explain university and government policies, rules, and regulations. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures and commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment. Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Finance, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field. One year of work experience providing high-level executive support including calendar management for an individual or executive. Experience handling confidential materials. Experience providing customer service in a professional environment. Experience with BANNER, Concur and/or similar information systems. Experience with Microsoft Office and other software programs including HRIS/FIS platforms, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Docs. 1 year of project management experience related to business or finance administration in higher education, research organizations or a related environment. 1 year of experience with financial transactions governed by regulations and complex policies. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website. The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 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