Department
 

PSD Computer Science: Administration and Staff

About the Department
 

The Department of Computer Science is an academic department that has a rich history of advancing and defining new fields of discovery in the physical sciences and computer science, and this tradition continues today. Our inquiry and impact spans from the edge of theory to human-computer interaction to Data Science. We are part of the Physical Sciences Division which includes academic departments and several interdisciplinary research institutes and centers.

Job Summary
 

The Business Administrator performs diversified and confidential administrative support for the Computer Science. The Business Administrator is responsible for managing the postdoctoral appointment process, visa request process, and the hiring process for the undergraduate positions. The Business Administrator is also responsible for maintaining the database for fellows, visitors and students and works in conjunction with the Manager to ensure the facilities are operating to the highest levels of efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to faculty, including visitors.

• Manage the hiring process for undergraduate and temporary positions; gather required material for hiring purposes.

• Manage new and reappointment postdoctoral request process and submissions; gather required material for appointment purposes; collaborate with Human Resources and Dean’s office personnel to ensure that postdocs have been approved, pre-fed and fully onboarded.

• Manage initial or extension visa requests process and submissions for postdocs and research staff; works to gather material for Dean’s Office and OIA.

• Responsible for student’s workday time approvals.

• Point of contact for all student employment related questions.

• Recipient of monthly reports of expiring visas, job & appointments received from the Dean’s Office; communicates with manager, supervisors, and faculty members to ensure listed personnel’s visas, jobs and appointments are up to date.

• Manage Adminstaff, OAA and postdoc mail lists and provide reports on various projects/accounts.

• Regular and ad hoc project assignments that require strong organization and data analysis.

• Maintains the database of fellows, postdoctoral scholars, visitors, and students; liaison for new postdoc: adding postdocs to slack channel, CS website and postdoc list mail.

• Responsible for screening candidates for open positions in the department; conduct phone screenings, coordinate in-person and/or virtual interviews, interview candidates, and conduct reference checks.

• Acts as liaison in coordinating events and meetings, including planning and onsite logistics for the department, E.g., faculty retreats.

• Some non-standard hours may be required.

• Submit requests for payment of invoices, the purchase of goods and services, process reimbursements, and expense reconciliation for departmental and faculty account.

• Processes expense reimbursements for assigned faculty members and their research groups, ensuring the appropriate procedures and protocols are followed.

• Purchase necessary goods and services for grant supported work through the University’s procurement service, following University policies and procedures and working closely with the financial administrator to ensure appropriate account allocation.

• Works with faculty/PI’s research group members to reconcile purchases and assist with reimbursements for all research group members.

• Performs some routine and complex assignments for the unit usually in the areas of finance, event planning or support services. Initiate the hiring process of students and staff for a unit, which includes the processing of payroll.

• Assists in the monitoring of the various financial and budgetary activities, including vendors contracts.  Preparing and monitoring the budget for a unit.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience in an academic environment.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Strong and broad computer skills (word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, and web), including a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Knowledge of GEMS, EPayments, Buysite, Microsoft Outlook, and content editing skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Detail oriented.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact with and serve a diverse population with tact, courtesy, clarity, and diplomacy.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion.

• Ability to maintain calm and courteous demeanor and to work productively despite heavy workload, competing priorities, complex problems, and tight deadlines.

• Ability to use appropriate resources to resolve an issue.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to follow an issue through to resolution.

• Must have the ability to work independently with a minimum amount of direct supervision and proper discernment.

• Ability to take initiative and organize and complete projects with minimal supervision.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover letter (required)

• References (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Administration & Management

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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