Job Abstract

Market Range: 12

Hiring Range: Salary Commensurate Based on Experience

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Business System Administrator will be responsible for ensuring data is entered timely and accurately into Cayuse SP and other systems of record; Analyze system reports to review/monitor quality control and perform data corrective action in coordination with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) team; Provide analyses of sponsored projects through program and accounting metrics, and to provide related recommendations for improved practices/services; Update and submit federal subaward reporting under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA); Providing support for digital platform by analyzing, updating and maintaining Office of Sponsored Programs' webpage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of data information entered into Cayuse SP and other systems related to sponsored programs activity.
2. Serves as liaison between technical and end-user to minimize missteps and optimizes solutions as the department visualizes, designs, develops, implements, and executes process improvements.
3. Creates and updates all personnel usage in Cayuse and responds to and troubleshoots all Cayuse issues.
4. Assists in the design and implementation of systems, tools, and reports which will support OSP operations.
5. Develops, implements, and monitors internal controls to enhance data integrity, portfolio management, and worklist compliance by reviewing system applications such as Power BI, Cayuse, & iMedris.
6. Work with the Electronic Research Administration (ERA) to develop methods of consistency to generate accurate reports for the research community.
7. Identifies, evaluates, supports, and solves complex issues related to sponsored projects logistics.
8. Performs extensive problem analysis, design, system development, and documentation as necessary to complete specific assignments.
9. Create and maintains dashboards/visualizations to help users make data-driven decisions.
10. Develops and presents trainings to end users to ensure streamlining initiatives.
11. Conducts content audits to eliminate redundant and/or duplicate information.
12. Creates appropriate website content aligned with the University and Research's strategy.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of related experience with business systems, information technology, computer science, programs administration, or a related field. (Prior experience in an academic environment is preferred.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles of office management.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations.
• Ability to apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; including the ability to create simple functions and macros, tables and forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to proofread and edit for grammar, spelling, syntax and style; compute, verify and compare figures; detect discrepancies in information or records.
• Ability to prepare financial and accounting records.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. May require occasional overnight travel.