Business Manager (Manager III, Business Administration)

Job Summary UMSL's Division of Finance & Operations seeks a Manager III, Business Administration (Business Manager)! This important position supports the business and fiscal operations of the University and is a wonderful opportunity to work in an enriching higher education setting where duties vary day-to-day. Requires a proactive, detail-oriented person with excellent communication skills and who enjoys working with executive-level administrators, Deans, Department Chairs, faculty, and staff to accomplish projects under pressure and within deadlines. The position reports to the Director III, Business Administration in the Division of Finance & Administration, and works in close collaboration with campus stakeholders to accomplish the University's strategic mission. Duties Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the business and financial policy and practices of the University; identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems and coordinate resources and priorities to meet operational objectives. Perform and sometimes direct actions related to accounting, budgeting, financial planning, payroll and contracts. Collect, track and provide business information and non-academic metrics to guide the organization to on-target performance. Provide business and operational support to units, assess current and future staffing needs of the unit and plan accordingly. Provide assistance with training, supporting and guiding campus employees with fiscal responsibility. Project and monitor budget performance for financially related operations. Participate in the development of standard processes and tools for all financial functions with all other business and functional managers within the finance organization. Maintain an environment of compliance to fiscal policies and procedures, ensure transactions are properly documented and authorized, and ensure adequacy of internal controls to safeguard assets and minimize risk. Liaise with MU Shared Services, HR, IT and other campus functional areas to conduct business operations. Understand the execution of hiring strategy and initiate hiring orders, payroll and position changes. Configure and maintain financial authorizations. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Preferred Qualifications Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines with administrators, executives, faculty, and staff. Goal oriented and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Aptitude for consensus building and the ability to maintain positive constituent and colleague relationships through constructive communication skills and professionalism. Strong collaborative, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills. Anticipated Hiring Range $60,944 - $76,000 Grade: GGS-011 University Title: Manager III Business Administration Visa Sponsorship Information Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas. Benefits This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Missouri-Saint Louis