Business Manager (The Collegiate School at Panama City Campus)

Job Details

Job Title: Business Manager (The Collegiate School at Panama City Campus)
Location: Panama City, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 62776

Department: FSU Collegiate School | Panama City

The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City is a developmental research laboratory charter school associated with the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (Anne’s College) at Florida State University. In this capacity, TCS serves as a center for innovative instructional programming, research and program evaluation, and professional development solutions for the educational community. TCS will begin its fourth year of operation in August 2026, with grades 9-12.

The mission of The Collegiate School at Florida State University, Panama City, is to provide rigorous academic studies and career development for students who aspire to meet the ever- changing and complex workplace demands of the 21st century. Resources and expertise available through Florida State University and the local community will prepare students to thrive in the competitive global market as they identify and pursue career goals through academic and career training.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sound fiscal management and compliance with applicable laws, university policies, and administrative procedures while overseeing service delivery, quality control, process improvement, and delegated administrative functions to support the effective operation of The Collegiate School.
• Provides strategic administrative and financial guidance to TCS leadership, leads the development and implementation of effective fiscal management practices, and oversees initiatives that advance goals while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Oversees the financial management of TCS by administering the annual budget process, coordinating financial reporting and audits, providing fiscal data to leadership and the School Board, and supporting initiatives to strengthen the school's financial and operational systems.
• Oversees human resources administration for TCS, including recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluations, while ensuring compliance with university policies and coordinating faculty contracts, account management, and sponsored research activities.
• Collaborates with FSU and the Florida Department of Education to manage FTE and FEFP calculations, ensure compliance with mandatory reporting requirements, and support Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets, procurement, contracts, or office operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with university policies, Florida K12 statutes (FTE reporting), procedures, and policies.
• Financial leadership experience within organizations.