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Business Administrator â College of Veterinary Medicine
Iowa State University
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Posted: 30-May-25
Location: Ames, Iowa
Internal Number: R17134
Position Title:
Business Administrator College of Veterinary Medicine
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field Experience with financial reporting, and/or procurement processes. Experience planning, scheduling, or providing logistics for medium to large events Experience providing administrative support and customer service to multiple stakeholders in an office environment. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel spreadsheets, Outlook email and calendars, Word documents, Microsoft Teams, and Workday software. Administrative experience in higher education
Job Description:
The Business Administrator plays a vital role in managing academic and administrative functions within the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). This position is responsible for overseeing the eValue system, facilitating professional communication programs, managing departmental budgets, coordinating IT procurement, and administering surveys and student job board operations. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with faculty, students, and external vendors to support educational and operational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
eValue System Management
Serve as the primary administrator for the eValue system, ensuring proper setup, user access, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Act as the point of contact with the vendor, MedHub, to support faculty, course, and student evaluations, VM4 clinical year scheduling, and case log tracking.
Collaborate with faculty and students to enhance usability and facilitate new form development.
Prepare and distribute evaluation reports to department chairs and administrative personnel while ensuring compliance with university policies.
Facilitation of the Professional Communication, Assessment, and Learning (PCAL) Program
Oversee the planning, staffing, and scheduling of the VM3 Professional Communication course, ensuring coordination with up to 10 community volunteers.
Secure appropriate room reservations and ensure smooth execution of approximately 55 daily student encounters.
Manage volunteer assessments, process honorariums, and provide follow-up data to the lead instructor for course completion.
Cost Center Management for OCATS/OASA/IT
Serve as the Cost Center Manager (CCM) for multiple departments, overseeing budget reviews, transaction approvals, and account maintenance.
IT Procurement and Ordering
Manage all IT-related purchasing for the CVM through CyBuy, requisitions, and P-card transactions while ensuring compliance with best practices.
Verify funding approvals and coordinate with other department administrators for efficient ordering.
Monitor vendor communications and assist in tracking deliveries.
Administer and oversee annual surveys, including alumni, employer, and Senior Exit surveys, as well as ad hoc surveys for accreditation and administrative needs.
Manage the CVM internal job board in collaboration with the Assistant Dean.
Coordinate the administration of the Veterinary Educators Assessment (VEA) exam for VM3 students, including proctor recruitment, vendor communications, and payment processing.
This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by June 9th, 2025.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
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.
Prepares budgets and financial reports for grants, general appropriations, endowments, and other funds.
Assists in establishing 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.
Level Guidelines Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate May lead projects of limited scope and complexity May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS807
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 Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If 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 Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions.
Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff from all over Iowa, the nation, and the world. 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. 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.
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