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FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR, College of Communication

Boston University’s College of Communication seeks a detail oriented Financial/Business Administrator. The candidate will report to the Executive Director of Finance and supports the College of Communication financial and administrative functions. Duties include maintaining budget adherence, managing reconciliation, travel requests, reimbursements, honorarium, and helping connect programs to additional funding resources within the college. Supports Deans, faculty, staff, and students across day-to-day financial, academic, logistic, and administrative needs. Maintain internal project database information, billing clients and preparing revenue reports, checking the status of pending commitments, student payroll, filing and archiving pertinent information, onboarding new hires and other human resources tasks. Along with other financial operations of the company. The position requires a very high attention to detail, demonstrated ability to work efficiently with high accuracy, strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, along with good communication skills. Strong interpersonal and time-management skills are required.

Job Details

• Location: Boston, MA, United States
• Posted Date: 9/10/2025
• Salary Grade: Grade 47
• Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, this full-time hybrid position is based on the Boston University campus and is eligible for the University's comprehensive benefits program for staff. The Financial Administrator will maintain a 3/2 hybrid work modality. To receive full consideration, applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Student Payroll (30%): Work with faculty and staff to assess needs for student workers. Post, hire, and complete the process for student employees. Ensure Work Study Awards are properly processed in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Graduate Students when processing Teaching, Graduate and Research Assistants.
• Procurement and Travel (20%): Create purchase requisitions and act as departmental liaison for inquiries related to procurement of goods and services. Purchases may be made by university procurement credit card and/or SAP Guided Buying or by internal service or facilities requests. Manage travel requests, reimbursements, and honorarium, connecting programs to additional funding resources within the college.
• Grant Administration (20%): Work with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and research faculty with Pre-Award activities including reviewing budgets and coordinating with various departments to gather necessary documentation. Post-Award management ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and maintaining accurate records.
• Financial Management (20%): Maintain budget adherence and reconciliation across all departments, grants and designated funding. Help manage restricted funds by providing quarterly reports to fund managers to ensure funds are expended and in compliance with gift restrictions.
• Business Office Administration (10%): Provide high level customer service to students, faculty, staff and BU Community by responding to inquiries related to sourcing and procurement, student payroll and general finance questions. Assist with mailroom distribution, guest parking passes and one-off room requests.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of experience.
• Well versed in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Comfort inputting and using large sets of business operations data with very high attention to detail.
• Experience with databases and spreadsheets; ability to maintain data accurately.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population and strong customer service focus; outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $53,200 - $71,900 annually. This range is based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and the overall scope of the role. Final salary offered may vary.

EEO and Additional Information

Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters while working at Boston University is considered confidential. Employees must adhere to University and departmental policies and all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or marital/parental/veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

How to Apply: To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315880

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