Financial Administrator 2, Natural Sciences Division, College of Arts and Sciences, Hybrid

University of Cincinnati

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Administrator 2, Natural Sciences Division, College of Arts and Sciences, Hybrid

Posting Start Date: 10/14/26

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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Job Overview

The Financial Administrator 2 is responsible for the assigned financial activities of a business unit within the Natural Sciences division. With oversight and guidance from the Business Administrator of the unit, the Financial Administrator 2, will execute important financial tasks of the unit to ensure operational efficiency.

This position will have the option of a hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office/2 days work from home) for those with a residence within OH/IN/KY following 90 days of training. Residence must be in the tri-state area within reasonable distance to UC Main Campus to have ability to report to campus as required. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and monitor fiscal administrative duties.
• Assist in the development of unit policies and procedures.
• Monitor the financial status of unit programs and other budget allocations.
• Implement policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare reports.
• Coordinate personnel transactions for unit.
• Coordinate and correct timekeeping and/or payroll processing for organizational unit.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

This role operates as part of team. Assigned duties are subject to change at the discretion of management and the needs of the team, business unit or division.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related work.
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of finance or accounting experience.

Additional

Qualifications

• Considered

• Experience working in higher education.

• MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions).

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Experience working with internal and external customers and partners.

• Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

• Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

• Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $60,000
• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust Retirement Plans
• As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time

• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

• Benefits

Include:

• Competitive salary up to $60,000 based on qualifications and experience

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

• Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

• REQ: 104283