This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.
Salary Range: $65,866/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager, Business Operations manages budgetary, financial and human resource operations for the Central Business Office of the Division/College.
DUTIES
- Manages budgetary, financial, and human resources operations for the Central Business Office of the Division/College. This includes, but is not limited to, contract administration, personnel, procurement, travel, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting-related functions
- Participates in the preparation of the annual budget; monitoring and advising unit heads on departmental budgets; preparing budgetary and personnel reports, analyses, and projections
- Processes financial and personnel documents; has signature authority up to the designed limit on financial and personnel documents; ensures that all accounting, cash handling, and inventory control systems meet acceptable standards
- Works with the Division/College Business Administrator in documenting, implementing, and assessing adherence to policies and procedures of the Division/College and University; generates specialized reports
- Manages the work assignments, schedules, and priorities of staff and provides guidance and training as needed
- Serves as liaison with university administrative and financial offices in policy and procedure matters and problem-solving
MARGINAL DUTIES
- Performs tasks related to specific department/college
- Performs other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports:
- Supervises full-time and/or part-time employees
Delegation of Work:
- Supervises full-time and/or part-time employees
Supervision Given:
- Makes final decisions on evaluating employee performance; hiring new employees; disciplinary actions
- Makes final decision on scheduling employee work hours
- Makes final decision on coaching and counseling; training; provides recommendations on handling employee grievances and complaints; and makes final decision on granting time off
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of all relevant university policies and procedures and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
- Knowledge of basic accounting and budget management practices
- Knowledge of the principles of purchasing in a higher education environment
Skills:
- Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
Abilities:
- Ability to manage staff
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary Work Location:
- Works in an office environment
Physical Demands:
- Work is performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; the individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
- Must have precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Must have the ability to move items of up to 30lbs
EEO/AA