Business Manager

Job Title:

Business Manager

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$45,599 - $64,319 (actual salary will be determined by internal equity and commensurate with background of selected candidate).

Basic Function:

To provide business and financial support to a director, chair, or department head of a moderate-size department or unit.

Additional Basic Function - if applicable:

Work closely with the chair to develop the operating budget. Oversee millions of dollars of purchases through grants for research supplies and reconcile multiple budgets.

Supervise our Purchasing Specialist. Review, approve, analyze, audit, and prepare financial records, reports, etc., and execute procedures to ensure departmental adherence to KSU policies.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Perform business support functions (e.g., purchasing, records management, grants management, budget preparation, etc.).

Compile and report financial information.

Maintain and balance accounts.

Correspond with other University departments and outside entities on matters related to business operations.

Utilize and maintain automated reporting systems.

Investigate problems, reconcile solutions, and prepare replies.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Or a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to an Associate degree in business plus 10 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring budgets and reconciling accounts in a multi-department or complex business environment.

License/Certification:

Not applicable.

Knowledge Of:

Budgeting; accounting principles; personal computer applications

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication

Ability To:

Communicate effectively with all components of the University and external constituents; manage people and projects

Preferred Qualifications - if applicable:

Not applicable.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.