Business Manager, Sr

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develops, administers, implements, revises, evaluates, and monitors budgets, accounts, policies and procedures relating to operational activities in the areas of human resources, finance, facilities management and research for a department, division, or school.
• May be responsible for faculty human resources activities.
• Works with administration and/or management to plan and develop departmental budget requirements.
• Administers and monitors capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets; reviews prior budget expenses, investigating variances, and takes corrective action as necessary.
• May make budget recommendations to departmental managers.
• Uses organizational financial accounting systems (FAS) and resource documents to balance accounts, to research and analyze causes of account deficits and to resolve problems.
• Prepares journal entries for accruals, prepares fiscal year audit schedules, clears accounts, and depreciates assets to produce financial reports.
• Negotiates new and renewal service contracts; reviews provisions and resolves any questions with the vendors to ensure that service contracts meet the organization's requirements.
• May ensure that awarded grants conform to defined budget parameters and projects budget needs to accommodate future grant funding increases, changes, and awards.
• Participates in developing departmental goals and objectives.
• Meets with other staff members to discuss progress and to develop future courses of action.
• Administers departmental policies, procedures, and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines; reviews, revises, and communicates them to ensure compliance.
• Evaluates operational and financial procedures; recommends possible improvements.
• May supervises staff and manage employee performance.
• Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
• Monitors and directs workflow.
• Researches, assists in effectively resolving issues, and provides input into decisions related to employment, employee relations, benefits, and compensation.
• Projects staffing needs, assists in the interviewing and hiring of employees to fill vacant positions; recommends candidates for selected positions.
• Establishes, reviews, and updates job descriptions for departmental personnel.
• Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of activities or special projects that affect the department's, school's, or division's operations including space or facility planning, staff reorganizations or restructuring, the provision of new services, or other operational changes.
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes data to generate and provide accurate and complete reports for management and/or regulatory agencies; assigns responsibility and reviews completed reports.
• Coordinates the preparation and processing of employee information, human resources action forms, job descriptions, employment requisitions, and other required paperwork for the department.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field required.
• Master's degree in related field preferred.
• Five years of professional business or management experience.
• Some positions in this classification may require previous supervisory experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.