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Business Manager, Senior

Company:
The University of Arizona
Job Location:
Tucson, 85724
Category:
Business and Financial Services
Type:
Full-Time

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

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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