What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager - School of Medicine position at Campbell University?
Department: Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Status: Full Time
Position Summary:
The Business Manager, School of Medicine has responsibility for assisting in the development and implementation of the processes for planning, organizing and verifying the financial services and fiscal management of the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM). The goal of this position is to enable Campbell University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) and its programs to achieve its operational and strategic goals and initiatives in compliance with legal and regulatory financial requirements. This position will be a highly visible position within CUSOM and will serve as an assistant to the Vice President for Business and CFO and the Medical School’s Dean regarding the successful financial management of the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for working with the Vice President for Business and CFO, Medical School Dean, and Associate Deans to maintain financial records for the organization.
- Proactively work to help manage and organize the financial operations of CUSOM including financial planning, business planning, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Assist in developing, interpreting, and communicating institutional policies on finance, accounting, budgeting, and internal controls for CUSOM.
- Generate or assist in the generation of financial statements, budget, analytical reports, and data for reporting to various governmental and other entities.
- Provide assistance and guidance regarding management of assets and financial trends within CUSOM.
- Work with CUSOM department leadership to implement financial plans, benchmarks, and budgetary performance metrics.
- Act as a liaison with Business Office and Office of Sponsored Research Advancement to track and report all grant and research expenditures.
- Responsible for the development of proformas and the management of information related to Graduate Medical Education and Facilities that support that work.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of federal, state, Graduate Medical Education Medicare/Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies and compliance issues.
- Act as a liaison with University Accounting Department to process purchase requisitions, check requests and travel forms, while ensuring accurate coding and adherence to budget parameters.
- Ensure contract billing is on schedule and financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
- Reporting of finances, including projections and variance analysis to Dean and to School leadership. The reporting and analysis include General Funds, indirect cost recovery, sponsored income, grant revenue (direct and indirect), etc.
- Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, professional networking, and affiliations.
- Maintain a strong technical aptitude of the University’s accounting and data extraction systems.
- Participate in organizational committees as requested by the Dean of the Medical School.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
- Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX, HIPAA, and FERPA guidelines.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Master’s desired.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
- Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector is also desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven knowledge in the areas of gathering and evaluating financial information, financial and budgetary forecasting, cash flows, and experience managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting).
- Extensive knowledge of electronic accounting and information systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written channels.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and attention to detail are essential.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public.
- Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
- Exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations.
- Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and willing to work in a changing environment.
- This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.
To Apply For This Position:
Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.
