Business Administrator I, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job description

PAY GRADE: 30E: CONTEXT OF THE JOB: The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is comprised of four academic departments—Plant & Soil Sciences, Animal and Food Sciences, Applied Economics and Statistics, and Entomology and Wildlife Ecology—as well as the State Experimental Station, which includes the Newark Farm and the Carvel Research and Education Center in Georgetown; Cooperative Extension; and the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office encompasses central support offices—including Communications, Facilities, IT, Events, and Academic Services—as well as College programs such as the UDairy Creamery, Fresh to You, and the UD Botanic Gardens. The Business Administrator role primarily manages the administrative functions/fiscal affairs of both the UDairy Creamery and Newark Farm units. In addition, this role serves as liaison between college and University Administrators, vendors, other educational institutions, and government agencies to resolve complex issues and exchange information in order to ensure smooth operational efficiency of both entities. This position also provides financial oversight for various units within the Dean’s suite of the College of Agriculture and Natural R...