Business Administrator C, Chemistry

Penn Information Systems & Computing

. Review and approve transactions related to the Regional Business Office’s financial activities .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,330 - $86,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial activities, payroll processing, and compliance within a higher education environment. Proficient in managing HR functions, budget development, and utilizing financial systems to support organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Transaction ReviewPayroll Processing in WorkdayBudget Development and ManagementMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingProcurement ProcessingJournal Entry ManagementGrants ManagementExpense Monitoring

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayBEN FinancialsBusiness ObjectsConcurAdobe Applications

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationSponsored Research PoliciesFederal Granting AgenciesClient SatisfactionContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and approve transactions related to the Regional Business Office’s financial activities
Process procurement, reimbursements, payment requests, Service Provider Classification requests, Procards, journal entries, and contract invoicing
Manage, process, and ensure timely completion of HR and payroll activities
Process weekly payroll and one-time payments in Workday
Run reports, create job requisitions, and complete onboarding for new hires
Provide backup for Graduate Student Funding and monthly payroll
Identify, address, and remedy financial and HR-related issues
Support compliance, continuous improvement, and client satisfaction
Reconcile endowment, gift, operating, and discretionary fund accounts
Prepare and review reports for faculty and departments, programs, and centers
Assist with pre- and post-award grants management
Support proposal and budget development
Prepare and enter budget journals upon receipt of the AIS
Monitor and review expenses and run financial reports
Participate in School-wide and University initiatives
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, verbal and written communication is required
Ability to apply solid organizational and time management in a deadline-driven, multiple-priority work environment is required
Familiarity with UPENN financial and HCM systems (BEN Financials, Business Objects, Concur and Workday) is preferred
Experience with federal granting agencies
Familiarity with UPENN sponsored research policies and related financial systems is a plus
Strong customer service skills and ability to clearly communicate policies to faculty, staff and students
Ability to work in a frequently changing environment and function as part of a team
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe applications
Ability to quickly learn new software applications
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
Pre-tax or Roth retirement savings options
Investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial time away from work
Long-term care insurance
Wellness and work-life programs and resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University resources, libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, and cultural and recreational activities
Free and discounted admission and memberships to Penn arts and cultural centers and museums
Discounts on transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
Flexible work options and non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures
Forgivable home ownership loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, for up to two adoptions in the household