"Business Manager"

Job Details

Job Posting: JR100958 Business Manager (Open)

Department: Institutional Advancement, PM

Position Type: Regular

Open Date: 09-12-2025

Close Date: 10-03-2025

Salary: $85,000 Annually

Job Description: The Business Manager for Coppin State University Development Foundation will be responsible for monitoring and initiating all financial aspects of the Foundation, overseeing budgets, financial statements, spreadsheet forecasting, fiscal planning, purchase orders, vendor payment processing and performing other related duties as assigned. The person in this role will assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with financial rules and regulations in accordance with University and Foundation policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Manages all financially related business matters for the CSU Development Foundation.
• Serve in a leadership role as part of the management team in the Foundation Office for all matters relating to accounting, budgeting, financial management, contracts, etc.
• Manages and supervises the daily operations and business affairs of the Foundation office; ensuring that all business and financial guidelines of the department are in full compliance with university and state guidelines and policies.
• Ensure implementation of internal control policies and procedures as required to support cash/revenue collection, account requirements, and financial reporting.
• Supervise the maintenance of all accounting records on the departmental computer system; reconciles and balances all accounts with the statement of accounts; reviews and authorizes revisions to budget accounts.
• Assist Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation with preparation of the annual departmental budget; acts as primary contact person for all budget and accounting questions.
• Work closely with the CSU Development Foundation Board Finance Committee to monitor finances and ensure transparency for the Board.
• Prepare annual financial report for all departmental accounts.
• Serve as liaison with the university financial accounting department and meets regularly to discuss current business and accounting issues and ensures an open line of communication and effective institutional oversight of business practices.
• Coordinate annual, internal audits, etc., and assist auditors with their examination of departmental records.
• Perform statistical analysis and make projections; assist in making the physical plan studies of resources and conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of administrative experience in a university environment, preferably in financial accounting.

Other: Applicants may be required to complete the institution’s required skills assessment to be considered. Some positions require specific skills such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, email or calendaring software, and Internet proficiency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of advanced accounting principles.
• Knowledge of the principles of [department name] administration.
• Possess analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals such as employees, students, and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work, as well as conduct research and gather information.
• Oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of software such as PeopleSoft, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment such as calculators and personal computers.

Additional Job Information: Business Manager. Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law. If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact Human Resources at AskHR@coppin.edu. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.