Job Description

The Provost Office’s of Academic Finance oversees operational and strategic business matters for Academic Affairs which includes the fiscal and administrative management of the academic operations.

The Associate Business Manager will be providing day-to-day support to a higher-level business manager, SR business manager, or leader as assigned. The position support includes fiscal and budget administration, human resources management and planning, information technology, purchasing and facilities.

The Associate Business Manager will work with the expectation that limited guidance is needed, being responsible for a set of day-to-day fiscal and administrative management and supervision of assigned areas. This position may work directly with college deans and department leaders as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/experience/licensing:
• Bachelor’s degree required; Preference to relevant areas such as finance and accounting.
• One to three (1-3) years of meaningful relevant experience.
• Understanding of University budget systems, financial processes, and accounting policies, as well as University policies, rules regulations, and best practices, or ability to acquire and apply this knowledge is strongly preferred.

Communication and other skills:
• Software skills essential to perform job duties include Microsoft Office Suite products with an expert ability in spreadsheet and database query and ability to understand and utilize university data reporting programs.
• Individual must be an industrious self-starter and should possess strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and be an excellent staff/team/committee motivator and team worker.
• Ability to work and communicate with various individuals from a broad spectrum of disciplines, technical and educational backgrounds within the college and university and with individuals outside the university.
• Professional and effective oral and written communication skills; strong writing and editing skills, must demonstrate the ability to effectively and accurately relay information.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; must demonstrate sound judgement and effective decision making; ability to identify and implement alternative resolutions and strategies; effective conflict management skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and ability to work under pressure; must be able and willing to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and conform to shifting priorities, demands and timeline.
• Demonstrated integrity and a commitment to personal/business ethics