Business Manager

Hiring Department : Pediatrics Location : Peoria, IL, USA FTE : 1 Work Schedule : M - F, 8:30 - 4:30 Shift : Days # of Positions : 1 Workplace Type : On-Site Posting Close Date : 6/4/2026 Salary Range : $23.68 - $36.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) Position Summary The Business Manager performs multiple business administrative tasks and relays business knowledge both operationally and financially within the Department of Pediatrics, working under the Director of Administrative Operations. Duties & Responsibilities Approves and ensures compliance with University guidelines and proper documentation of all departmental expenses in Emburse. Collaborates and acts as a liaison to outside vendors, agencies, and administrators, including submitting purchase orders. Collaborates and implements policies and procedures based on recommendations from Department leadership, including compliance tracking for departmental meeting attendance and required University trainings. Provides administrative support for the Associate Chair leadership structure, including business planning, financial planning, and scheduling of events/meetings. Serves as the Committee Coordinator on the Department of Pediatrics Promotion and Tenure Advisory Committee, supporting all functions of the promotional process, including education of faculty and support staff. Ensures compliance with University norms and serves as a liaison between the Committee and faculty up for promotion, determining necessary modifications or additions. Investigates and interprets personal statements, scholarly work, and other required data points in a promotional packet. Answers inquiries and resolves problems for the Department. Assists the Director of Administrative Operations with business-related project management, including coordination, communication, and monitoring timelines and progress. Coordinates with immigration for all visa inquiries and submissions. Handles all of the Department’s credentialing with OSF Healthcare and serves as the subject matter expert for license renewals. Advises and drafts all offer letters to faculty and other academic professionals and adheres to institutional regulations on start dates. Supervises administrative staff, including office support specialist, office manager, office administrator, and Medical Education Program Specialist, providing ongoing training, performance evaluations, and staff development. Performs other related duties, represents the department at meetings as requested, and participates in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience. A combination of such education and/or work experience 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) Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Tuition waivers for employees and dependents Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The University provides accommodations to applicants and employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr