Business Manager III
College of Education & Human Development
Department of Counseling & Psychological Services
The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services is a
collaborative and welcoming community of faculty, staff, and
students committed to making a positive difference in the lives of
individuals and communities. Our department brings together
nationally recognized academic programs, innovative research
initiatives, externally funded projects, and community outreach
focused on mental health, education, well-being, and human
development.
Working in CPS means being part of a team that values
collaboration, professionalism, student success, and meaningful
work. With a diverse range of programs and initiatives, each day
provides new opportunities for staff to contribute directly to the
success of our students, faculty, research, and community
partnerships.
The Business Manager provides leadership and oversight for the
administrative and financial operations of the department and works
closely with the Department Chair to support departmental
priorities and strategic planning. This position manages
significant and diverse financial resources, including a $5.1
million state-funded budget, more than $10 million in externally
funded grants and contracts, and approximately $1.6 million in
foundation funds.
What makes the Department of
Counseling & Psychological
Services a great place to work?
- Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition
assistance, and retirement plans.
A knowledge-sharing culture that collaborates with diverse
partners across the university and community.
Robust opportunities for professional development and
mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within a dynamic academic
setting.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the department's $5.1 million state-funded
budget, including budget planning, monitoring, financial reporting,
reconciliation, projections, and resource allocation.
- Provide oversight of more than $10 million in externally funded
grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with university and
sponsor requirements.
- Manage multiple foundation accounts with a combined total of
approximately $1.6 million in endowments and spendable funds.
- Oversee departmental financial transactions, purchasing,
reimbursements, reporting, and other fiscal operations.
- Supervise administrative, fiscal, and grants staff, including
performance management, workload coordination, and professional
development.
- Oversee departmental human resources activities, including
hiring, onboarding, payroll-related processes, and personnel
transactions.
- Coordinate departmental facilities, inventory, technology,
equipment, and renovation needs.
- Manage continuing education activities, special events,
scholarships, and other departmental initiatives.
- Partner closely with the Department Chair on budgeting,
staffing, resource allocation, facilities, and operational and
strategic planning.
- Ensure departmental business practices comply with university
policies, procedures, sponsor requirements, and applicable
regulations.
- Coordinate facilities management projects in collaboration with
Design & Construction Services, the College Facilities Manager,
and external vendors.
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and six years of administrative experience,
or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Hiring Requirements:
- The Ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial
and administrative management, budgeting, grants administration,
personnel supervision, and organizational operations.
- The position requires excellent leadership, communication,
problem-solving, and organizational skills, as well as the ability
to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with
faculty, staff, university offices, and external partners.