Business Services Administrative Coordinator

Location: Florida, Gainesville Salary Range: - Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is seeking an experienced Business Services Administrative Coordinator to provide executive-level support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Budget, Finance & Accounting (BFA) department. . This dynamic role combines high-level administrative support with business operations, budgeting, project coordination, and process improvement to help drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, exercises sound judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced environment managing complex priorities and solving challenges. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. FLSA Exemption Status Exempt Summary This is professional work performing administrative, fiscal and supervisory duties and maintaining administrative, financial and organizational strategies for the operational divisions. This position coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff. The single position allocated to this class reports to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its administrative, fiscal and supervisory responsibilities. Examples of Work Essential Functions • Regulates and administers the preparation, monitoring, and submittal of capital expenditures, personnel services, and operation and maintenance (O&M) budgets for the assigned service areas. • Monitors budget activity to ensure accurate recording of transactions, resolves discrepancies with management, and manages deadlines for administrative and financial activities. • Creates, analyzes, and distributes periodic budget and financial reports while overseeing purchasing card (PCard) processes and related documentation. • Coordinates and oversees administrative, financial, risk management, information systems, organizational development, and communication strategies for operational areas. • Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, organizational policies, and administrative procedures. • Collaborates with internal departments and external organizations to improve operational efficiencies, service performance, regulatory compliance, and organizational effectiveness. • Identifies and recommends process improvements, policy updates, organizational changes, and operational enhancements to support departmental goals. • Performs complex, diversified, and highly confidential administrative work involving sensitive operational and organizational matters. • Assists leadership with strategic planning initiatives, future operational direction, and monitoring administrative effectiveness for assigned service areas. • May supervise assigned staff, conduct performance evaluations, recommend personnel actions including hiring and disciplinary measures, and maintains regular and continuous attendance. Examples of Work (continued) Non-Essential Functions: Provides task assignment, back-up support and assistance to other administrative staff. May act in the absence of supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education High School Diploma or equivalent required. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field is preferred; An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered if it meets the department’s requirements. Experience Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in financial, operational, administrative, or government agency services, two (2) of which must be at the supervisory or lead level GRU Competencies Adaptability, Flexibility, Fostering Innovation Contributes to Achieving GRU's Mission: GRU will provide safe, reliable, competitive utility services in an environmentally responsible manner and will actively contribute to the enhancement of the quality of life in our community Customer Focus Role Specific Competencies Problem-solving, Analysis, & Reasoning Self-Management Professional Technical Competency Certifications Valid Florida Class E Driver's License required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of municipal utility operations, including budgeting, accounting, purchasing, risk management, and operational procedures. • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and statutes governing administrative and operational activities. • Ability to plan, assign, delegate, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned staff and effectively lead or participate in self-directed work teams. • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct studies, interpret findings, develop recommendations, and prepare factual reports. • Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate long- and short-term plans, programs, projects, and organizational initiatives. • Strong critical thinking, project management, organizational, and multitasking skills with the ability to independently manage priorities and meet changing deadlines in high-pressure environments. • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex information, strategies, and initiatives to diverse audiences. • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with elected officials, leadership, employees, external agencies, and the general public. • Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and effectively work with represented employee groups and sensitive information. • Demonstrated proficiency in personal computers and departmental software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and other business systems, while maintaining a strong customer service orientation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (continued) Physical Requirements Climbing - Rarely/Never Driving - Rarely/Never Far Vision Acuity - Continually Fine Manipulation - Rarely/Never Foot or Leg Controls - Rarely/Never Gross Manipulation - Rarely/Never Hearing - Continually Keyboarding - Continually Lifting or Carrying>50 lbs. - Rarely/Never Near Visual Acuity - Continually Normal Color Vision - Continually Peripheral Vision - Continually Pushing or Pulling > 50 lbs. - Rarely/Never Reaching Above Shoulder Level - Occasionally Sitting - Continually Speaking - Continually Standing or Walking - Often Stooping, Kneeling, or Crawling - Occasionally Environmental Requirements May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours. Required to work during emergency conditions.