Business Manager, Senior
Posting Number: req21326
Department: ALVSCE Administration
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
This is a full-time position, 1.0 FTE, working as a member of the CALES Business Teams within Division Business Services. Position will support the units' academic, research, and extension missions and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the business team. The Business Manager, Senior will develop and establish procedures for the daily financial operations according to the policies and procedures established by the University and ALVSCE (Agriculture, Life, Veterinary Sciences and Cooperative Extension) Division.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of a unit with a $14M-$39M operating budget. This includes monitoring and delegating transactional workflows, managing incoming requests for purchases and reimbursements, post-award activity, and ensuring fiscal compliance with University policies and guidelines. Assists supervisor with quarterly budget projections through generation of financial reports and analysis of data.
- Manage and control unit expenditures in accordance with budgets and University policy. Coordinates internal and external audits; analyzes and plans the needs of the business team, capital equipment, improvements, supplies, and services; and takes appropriate action within budget limitations; represents the units at meetings and conferences at all levels of the University Organization.
- Supervise, train, and sets expectations for performance and professional development for direct reports. Direct the Finance and Operations Professional II in developing monthly financial reports for unit faculty and staff, work with faculty on grant spending, purchases, and salaries, and liaise between PIs and the Sponsored Project Office.
- Lead the development and communication of financial policies and procedures to unit faculty and staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of UA and UA Foundation policies, including policy interpretation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Uaccess Analytics, Financial, and Employee or other institutional enterprise systems found in higher education settings.
- Experience working with Sponsored Projects and research pre and post awards.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Organizational Administration
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $65,687 - $85,393
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
9
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$65687
Grade Range Midpoint
$85393
Grade Range Maximum
$105099
Career Stream and Level
PC3
Job Family
Administrative Operations
Job Function
Organizational Administration
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Janis Rutherford,
jmathias@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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