Administrative Program Support 2

Services (ITS) Business Office operations. Serves as a resource for ITS staff, student employees, vendors, and university departments to support efficient, accurate, and compliant business operations. Administers and manages student labor for department, including the posting, processing and payroll for all ITS departments. Assists in compiling departmental financial activities to be used for budgetary monitoring and fiscal projections by ITS Business Office Manager. Reporting Structure Works under the general supervision of the ITS Business Office Manager and collaborates with ITS leadership, staff, student employees, vendors, Human Resources, Payroll, and university departments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative Responsibilities Supports ITS projects by monitoring financial activity, maintaining project records, and ensuring appropriate cost allocations. Compiles data and prepares reports used to monitor departmental expenditures, budgets, projects, and services. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and other procurement-related transactions. Reviews vendor invoices for accuracy and facilitates payment processing in accordance with University procedures. Serve as a resource for ITS staff, university departments, student employees, and vendors on administrative, procurement, payroll, and financial processes. Assists with tracking software agreements, subscriptions, maintenance renewals, and related documentation. Provides backup administrative support as needed, including coordinating and scheduling ITS Leadership meetings in collaboration with the administrative team. Performs related duties as required. Student Labor/HR Functions Coordinates student employee hiring, onboarding, and offboarding, including hiring documentation, employment transactions, system access requests, and records management. Supports student payroll administration by reviewing timesheets, monitoring deadlines, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with Human Resources and Payroll as needed. Maintains student employment records and tracks funding allocations, work schedules, appointment dates, and earnings to support planning and compliance with university requirements. Guides supervisors and student employees on hiring procedures, payroll processing, employment policies, and administrative requirements. Monitors student employee appointments to ensure extensions, renewals, position changes, and terminations are processed timely. Maintains departmental records, files, and documentation in accordance with university policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge of university policies, procedures, financial systems, payroll requirements, and business office processes; provides guidance and outreach as appropriate. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field and at least two years of related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree and experience requirements. Experience performing administrative, financial, payroll, procurement, human resources, or business-office functions. Experience reviewing or reconciling financial or payroll transactions and researching or resolving discrepancies. Experience compiling, maintaining, and reviewing data, records, or reports. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, in a professional setting. Experience coordinating multiple administrative activities or processes with established deadlines. Experience preparing professional correspondence, reports, procedural instructions, or other administrative communications. Experience serving as a point of contact for employees, supervisors, vendors, customers, or organizational departments. Experience maintaining employee, payroll, financial, or other confidential records. Experience independently coordinating administrative processes involving multiple individuals, departments, or organizational units. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience supporting business or administrative operations in a higher education, public-sector, or similarly complex organization. Experience administering student employment processes, including hiring, onboarding, payroll review and finalization, appointment changes, and offboarding. Experience processing procurement transactions, reviewing invoices, and coordinating vendor payments. Experience monitoring budgets, reconciling financial activity, tracking expenditures, and preparing financial or operational reports. Experience with Core-CT, HuskyBuy, Kuali Financial Systems, or comparable enterprise financial, payroll, and procurement systems. Experience with Kuali Build or a comparable workflow and forms-management system. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint. Familiarity with basic accounting principles, cost allocations, and financial-reporting practices. Experience interpreting and communicating organizational policies, procedures, and administrative requirements. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve payroll, financial, procurement, or administrative discrepancies. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The hiring range for this position is $53,943 to $70,126. An offer of employment, if made, will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s skill and experience, as determined by the University. For more information about benefits and other offerings available to University employees, we encourage you to review the Human Resources website and explore the sections under the Benefits & Leaves header at the top of the page. Under Benefits & Leaves, select Benefits to access an overview as well as additional information on topics such as paid time off, benefits, retirement, and other resources. As you explore these pages, please note that this position is covered by the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA) and look for information specifically identified for UCPEA, as provisions may vary by employee group. APPOINTMENT TERMS Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA). TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. TO APPLY Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions , Search #499885 to upload a resume , cover letter , and contact information for three (3) professional references . Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the stated minimum qualifications, and any preferred qualifications they may possess, in their application materials. This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on November 23, 2026. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics . All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community. The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression. The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability and Veteran status. Advertised: Oct 23 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Nov 23 2026 Eastern Standard Time