Business Administrator Academic Part Time (APX)

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to support the Flight Reliability Assurance and Component Engineering, Technology & Assurance Offices (7012). As an Academic Part-Time Undergraduate Student (APX), you will support business operations, gaining hands-on experience in financial management, analytical assessments, forecasting, trend analysis, workforce planning, acquisitions, facilities, and property management.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement and Financial Operations: Prepare standard procurement requisitions, and reconcile purchase order costs.
• Process Improvement: Identify, implement, and evaluate business practices to improve operational efficiency.
• Planning and Performance Monitoring: Plan, organize, and execute assigned tasks. Monitor performance and communicate status updates.
• Customer Service and Quality Assurance: Ensure services meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Administrative and Operational Support: Support administrative activities related to logistics, acquisitions, shipping, and finance. Maintain, compile, organize, and prepare reports, records, and other documentation. Assist with organizational projects and information gathering.
• Reporting and Data Analysis: Generate and prepare standard reports using various software applications to support business operations, financial analysis, and management decision-making.
• Inventory Management: Scan inventory items and maintain accurate inventory records in manual or electronic databases.
• Problem Resolution and Coordination: Help resolve operational issues, establish priorities, coordinate activities, and support other business and administrative assignments.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly reports.
• Develop the skills needed to present findings to section and division management.
• Open and maintain service orders.
• Manage routers and uploads.
• Troubleshoot failed transactions.
• Collaborate with other teams to improve business processes.
• Support ad hoc section assignments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel (pivot tables, macros, and advanced functions), PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at least half-time at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Availability to work a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 30 hours per week while school is in session.
• Foundational knowledge in one or more of the following areas: business administration, finance, budgeting, workforce planning, computer science, acquisitions, or human resources.
• Completed coursework providing exposure to business principles, accounting concepts, financial analysis, forecasting, trend analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous internship or work experience in business operations, finance, accounting, procurement, or a related field.
• A proactive, creative, and enthusiastic approach to completing routine tasks and identifying opportunities for improvement.