Hybrid Operations Administrator

at University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

• Job title: Operations Administrator
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $80,000 - $105,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Nashville, United States

About the role

• Operations Administrator managing grants and fiscal operations at the Center for Transportation Research, University of Tennessee. Responsible for fiscal management, grants administration, and leadership support.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fiscal operation, grants and contracts processes
• Serve as the online grants' management system administrator
• Part of the THSO management team providing leadership to support staff
• Prepare and maintain annual THSO budget
• Serve as the THSO liaison to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Finance, and Legal departments
• Ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations
• Review and approve fiscal documentation submitted by sub-grantees
• Provide technical support and training for THSO grantees and staff
• Assist sub-grantee project directors with grant performance and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years’ experience
• Must have demonstrated leadership and supervision skills.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively work with diversified groups of highway safety advocates and agencies.
• Must have demonstrated ability to give lectures, training, and/or presentations.
• Must have the ability to manage fiscal and budget tracking.
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and balance a heavy workload based on project needs and deadlines.
• Eagerness and ability to learn new and complex issues.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment.
• Use of concise, efficient, and effective interpersonal and communication skills - virtual, oral, and written.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Benefits

• UT market range: MR 13, ($80,000 - $105,000)