Business Manager I

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the business functions, including finance, human resources, purchasing, budgets, contracts, accounts payable, reporting, and oversight of department property.
• Oversees budgets to ensure program alignment with fiscal allocation. Prepares financial analyses such as income and expense forecasting, as well as a variety of routine and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Monitors transactions proactively. Develops solutions in collaboration with leadership.
• Provides oversight of all purchasing activities, including requisitions and p-cards.
• Functions as a liaison with human resources. Facilitates payroll activities and onboarding, and coordinates with hiring managers to facilitate recruitment efforts.
• Plans and implements special projects as assigned. Represents UMC on committees and work groups as requested.
• Serves as a liaison between administration and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies and procedures, and resolving escalated issues and concerns related to the scope of duties.
• Develops and implements business and fiscal processes to ensure compliance and good stewardship of university resources.
• Assists with administrative problem solving, process improvements, and the overall successful running of the unit. Responds to unit inquiries, including by phone and email. Reviews and responds to department resource email accounts and follows-up on unit commitments.
• Interacts with vendors and serves as a contact for space, equipment, and facilities issues. Purchases and maintains supplies for unit needs.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either seven years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with Workday enterprise application.
• Experience managing others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, finance and management principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and competing demands are involved.
• Ability to use effective decision making and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures consistently.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Pay Grade: 16

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.