Director of Business Affairs for the School of Business (CS26-017)

Director of Business Affairs for the School of Business (CS26-017) To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Director of Business Affairs for the School of Business (CS26-017). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities. Why SIUE? Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University’s presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area. What You Will Do Plan and coordinate, with the Dean, activities to achieve the School's strategic goals and objectives. Serve as administrative source regarding policies and procedures and as primary staff representative of the Dean. Manage Dean’s office operations and coordinate work across academic affairs and external affairs. Assist with coordinating School and building renovation projects when needed. Serve as budget manager and fiscal officer delegate for all school accounts and budgets. Supervise one Business Administrative Associate who assists with School accounting/purchasing activities. Provide the Dean with budget projections and analyses and advise the Dean regarding budgetary matters to assist in fiscal planning. Provide financial and personnel information to the Dean, Provost’s office, Budget Office, and HR as needed. Reconcile and approve all School of Business transactions. Serve as School personnel manager by initiating and overseeing all faculty, professional/administrative staff, civil service, and graduate assistant searches/hires, policies/contracts, etc. Initiate and oversee all background checks for new hires in the School. Prepare all faculty, staff, and graduate student employment contracts, onboard all new employees, and certify each payroll for all School employees. Approve all bi‑weekly and student work time in Banner. Oversee School timekeeping activity. Assure the School complies with hiring policies by working closely with the Dean, department chairs, directors, Provost’s office, HR, EOA, and the Provost’s Immigration Specialist. Calculate and oversee payment of merit increases, faculty/instructor/staff promotional increases. Coordinate all midpoint, tenure & promotion, and sabbatical review paperwork. Assist the Dean, including managing his/her calendar and preparing delegated correspondence and reports. Serve as liaison between the School of Business and other units on campus. Act as signatory on behalf of the Dean when necessary and appropriate. Compile data for completion of accrediting body’s (AACSB International) annual questionnaires/surveys for Dean’s review. Coordinate AACSB accreditation team visits. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position. Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience. (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.) 3+ years of demonstrated experience building and analyzing complex Excel spreadsheets. 3+ years of experience managing complex administrative operations involving budgeting and personnel activities. 3+ years of supervisory experience (Years can be concurrent with above). Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Excellent supervisory and organizational skills. Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work and make decisions independently and handle multiple tasks. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to complete complex assignments with frequent interruptions. Must be able to prioritize and efficiently complete tasks while tracking deadlines for the Dean. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the Dean’s office and University well. FLSA: Exempt EEO Statement Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veterans status. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. University tuition waiver (full‑time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition). Life insurance. SURS retirement plan. Supplemental retirement savings plans. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual. Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays. Work‑life programs. Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness). Employee discounts (local and national retailers). Flexible Spending Account Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Illinois University Edwardsville