Senior Business Manager - College Of Engineering

Senior Business Manager - College of Engineering

Hiring Department: Dean's Office/Admin

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1025940

Posting Close Date: June 25, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.

By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available.

UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

Provide administrative, financial and operational support to units under the College of Engineering. This position will support business operations and services administered by the college's Business Office including but not limited to high-level financial reporting, transaction processing, facilities management, and day-to-day operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare financial reports and reconcile expenditures for all fund types within College of Engineering units Participate in budget development and/or strategic fiscal planning including tracking expenses and trends in expenses Coordinate the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures including distribution of information regarding changes in policies, procedures and requirements relative to business and fiscal operations. Process and submit purchase requests, contracts, reimbursements, travel arrangements and miscellaneous payments, using iBuy, Chrome River and other University systems Act as the liaison with University Payables (UPAY) and Purchasing to resolve vendor payment issues and open encumbrances_x000d_ Act as Department Card Manager and administers the Purchasing Card (P-Card) and Travel Card (T-Card) programs, Coordinates and completes year-end close out.

Act as liaison with UIC Accounting for fund discrepancies, fund set up and budget transfers Oversee unit's space usage, maintain inventory, and manage day-to-day activities related to facilities, office supplies, housekeeping, telecom and building access, etc. Coordinate reporting activities including preparing the annual Activity reporting System (ARS) Supervise, train and coordinate activities of assigned personnel Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1.A. Bachelor's degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field.

OR

B. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience.

OR

C. A combination of such education and/or work experience above totaling three (3) years (36 months), as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• 60 semester hours or an Associate's Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

AND

2.Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, financial operations, fiscal management, or closely related experience, including one (1) year (12 months) of which is at a supervisory or administrative level.

NOTE: A Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.

Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply.

You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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