Job Title:

Senior Business Manager, Regional System (INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

 TO BE DETERMINED 

Salary:

 $58,202 - $77,000

Basic Function:

To manage the business and financial operations for designated regional campuses.  This position is based at a regional campus. Reports to Director, Budget, Regional Systems.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

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

Manage the business and financial operations for assigned campuses. Serve as primary contact through which all fiscal events occur. Ensure adherence to university policy, procedures and internal controls with regard to business and financial related matters.

Assist Director with executing goals, policies and procedures.

Assist with the development and enhancement of effective business practices and procedures to ensure consistency across all budgets.

Audit accounting records and prepare financial reports.

Review, approve and process personnel transactions; serve as a liaison on human resource related matters as needed.

Assist with the development of operating budgets; direct all purchasing activities.

Analyze financial information; provide advice on business matters.

Serve on various department, division and university committees.

Coordinate projects as needed.

Provide direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis.

May formulate and implement operating guidelines and procedures for internal business matters, including enforcing policies and procedures and managing the workflow of one or more regional campuses.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and four years of relevant experience.

OR

Master's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and two years of relevant experience.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Budgeting and accounting principles *
Bookkeeping procedures *
Desktop office computing applications *

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication *

Ability To:

Communicate effectively with all components of the University and external constituents; manage people and projects *
Manage multiple budgets *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Regional campus budget experience.

Regional campus experience preferred.

Assessments:

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

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Incumbent may be required to move from building to building occasionally and off campus periodically.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

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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.