Position Title:Business Administrator II Job Group:Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications:Experience providing operational support to a department Experience in a complex administrative setting, including calendar management and organizing large scale meetings Experience managing budgets, expense reconciliation, and projections Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Project Management Experience Job Description: Summary Iowa State University Human Resources (UHR) has an opportunity supporting the Vice President of Human Resources in the role of Business Administrator II. This position will provide organizational, operational, and project support where you will manage the HR budget and process financial transactions and purchasing, schedule conference rooms, organize large scale meeting logistics and catering, manage complex calendars and communications including drafting correspondence and creating reports. The successful candidate will have the ability to anticipate and address the needs of the Vice President of Human Resources by utilizing independent judgment and initiative while working under pressure and maintaining a professional demeanor and will have the ability to understand, analyze, communicate and coordinate highly complex issues and information to a variety of individuals. Example of Duties • Represents the department on business affairs and/or faculty affairs to the institution community. • Monitors and interprets operational policies and procedures in areas such as information technology, communications, and facilities. • Develops and prepares budgets and financial reports for grants, general appropriations, endowments, and other funds. • Establishes financial and operational systems to monitor, control, and verify expenditures and carry out financial analysis. • Manages day-to-day operational needs of a department. • May assist with employment business needs such as hiring of students, timekeeping responsibilities, and scheduling. • May supervise students. Leveling Guidelines • Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals • Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems • Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests • May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff • May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity • Provides guidance to students For more information about our team, please visit: University Human Resources (https://hr.iastate.edu/) Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Appointment Type:Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period Time Type:Full time Pay Grade:PS808 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: April 11, 2025 Posting Close Date:April 27, 2025 Job Requisition Number:R16800 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu . If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 . General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.