Senior Business Operations Manager UITS - University Information Technology Services

Overview Job Title: Senior Business Operations Manager UITS - University Information Technology Services Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 293641 About Us: Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university\'s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Location: Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Job Summary Provides management and advanced level coordination of business affairs and budget of a division, college or unit. Comprehensive oversight of the budget using analysis, forecasting and financial reporting. Directs control of board-approved budget, including collection, custody, disbursement, accounting, and auditing of all funds. May be responsible for supervising assigned staff. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees, monitors and administers the financial operations, activities and budget of the assigned division, college, unit or department Conducts comprehensive analysis to ensure efficient utilization of resources Ensures fiduciary, operational and transactional compliance and accuracy Facilitates interpretation and execution of applicable policies and procedures Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecasts data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives May supervise staff, provides training, mentoring, hiring and performance management as assigned Provides training and support on policies and procedures to leaders and staff Develops, implements and facilitates internal financial policies and procedures Acts in an advisory capacity to leadership Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business, Accounting, or related field Required Experience Five (5) years related work experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Preferred Experience Previous experience in managing division and operational budgets Previous experience managing and leading staff Previous Experience In Higher Education Preferred Previous supervisory experience Salary & Benefits Proposed Salary: The salary range for this position is $75,300 to $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits. Abilities, Knowledge & Skills Abilities Leadership abilities to include but not limited to personnel development, coaching, goal setting and outcome measurement; Able to build and maintain partnering relationships with internal stakeholders and other operational departments and divisions; Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and manage risk; Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines Knowledge Knowledge of management and finance principles, including accounting and budgeting Skills Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills; Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, emphasis on Excel and accounting transaction systems); Strong attention to detail and follow up skills; Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the linked policy. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at the linked policy. Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, View email address on click.appcast.io. Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. 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