Business Manager I - Department of Oncology

Business Manager I - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Business Manager I - Department of Oncology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties) :

Manage the fiscal, administrative and operational activities and services for a small Division, School, College, Center / Institute or autonomous functional unit producing substantial revenues. Provide specialized guidance and assistance in technical accounting and organizational management practices and principles.

• Manage and oversee the fiscal, personnel and / or operational activities for a small Division, School, College, Center / Institute or autonomous functional unit producing substantial revenues. Assist in the development of administrative and operational procedures that support established goals and objectives and are in conformance with University policies and procedures.
• Manage fiscal activities. Prepare budget projections and plans; conduct cost analysis; review billings; oversee payroll and personnel activity reports; monitor revenues and expenditures. Possess signatory authority on related paperwork. Prepare statistical analysis and related reports regarding financial activities to ensure compliance with University policy as well as possible contractual agreements.
• Manage personnel activities. Determine present and future staffing requirements; hire, train and evaluate work of exempt and non-exempt personnel. Serve as primary liaison with University academic and administrative Human Resources staff on employment, classification / benefits, training and salary administration matters. Possess signatory authority on related paperwork. Coordinate resources, establish work schedules and propose changes to improve efficiency in administrative procedures and the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Prepare detailed reports, statistical analyses and summaries concerning administrative activities. Conduct cost / benefit analyses and needs assessment to analyze effectiveness of overall operational activities and services. Analyze contract compliance and recommend related administrative procedures.
• Oversee and monitor purchase requisitions for Division, School, College, Center / Institute or functional unit. Contact vendor representatives and related University personnel to determine procurement options, contractual agreements and negotiations as well as resolution of related problems.
• Represent the administrative head to other University personnel, vendors, external clients and outside professional organizations and groups. Participate on various committees and task forces; serve as resource providing general information and problem resolution for operational activities. Represent assigned unit at professional conferences and keep abreast of current trends and developments.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Unique duties : Qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

This level requires a professional possessing specialized knowledge of and experience in administrative and financial management who is capable of coordinating and participating in an activity or group of activities specific in objective and content. This level is generally assigned to a small Division, School, College, Center / Institute or functional unit producing substantial revenues or having a degree of fiscal and administrative autonomy that necessitates a complex decentralized bookkeeping system. This classification demands knowledge and experience of accounting practices and principles. Work activities are characterized by thinking within substantially diversified, but established procedures and standards. In addition, the scope of responsibility / accountability can be measured by overall job magnitude ($ size - small). This classification level is generally regulated by well defined practices, established precedents and supervisory review. Work activities require substantial liaison activities. In particular, this classification functions as primary contact with both academic and administrative Human Resources offices within the University. The incumbent should possess some knowledge of and experience in administrative and financial management. The levels are determined by the number of employees supervised, complexity and scope of the operation, degree of authority and extent of accountability. Work direction is received from an Executive Officer, Dean or Director.

School / College / Division :

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department : H0632 - Oncology

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Background check requirements :

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement :

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.