"Unit Business Officer"

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Position Title: Unit Business Officer

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Administrative Specialist

Job Duties:

Reporting to the Division Business Officer, the Unit Business Officer serves at the department or unit level. The position completes a variety of financial management, budget development, and human resources functions. The position works closely with Directors to support strategic initiatives and provide routine financial analyses and budget status reports. There are two available positions which report to through Finance & Administration. These positions will be integral embedded members of their assigned units, either Intercollegiate Athletics or Information Technology and Facilities Administration.

Hybrid remote work may be available after the successful completion of the initial training period. Please note that the remote work policy is subject to change at the discretion of the department or university.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists, recommends, and advises staff on unit or program administrative issues, personnel matters, and budgetary problems
• Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success
• Serves on committees and attends meetings, representing the interests of the unit or program
• Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies

Department: Budget

Compensation: Starting at $55,000 and commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field OR minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience managing financial information and developing budgets.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated oral and written communication
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of customer service
• Demonstrated professional experience exercising discretion regarding confidential or sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in human resources and financial management software applications such as Workday and Adaptive Planning

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 09/16/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.