Senior Business Operations Manager - Strategic Communications and Marketing

Senior Business Operations Manager - Strategic Communicationsand Marketing Job ID: 302342 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Are you ready to transform lives throughacademic excellence, innovative research, strong communitypartnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. Withgrowing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand ourinstitutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoraldegrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Ourentrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrantculture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and valuesof respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, andaccountability make us an employer of choice. We are part ofthe University System ofGeorgia. We are searching for talented people to joinKennesaw State University in our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU! Location (Primary Location for JobResponsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 SouthMarietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary Provides management and advanced level coordination of businessaffairs and budget of a division, college or unit. Comprehensiveoversight of the budget using analysis, forecasting and financialreporting. Directs control of board-approved budget, includingcollection, custody, disbursement, accounting, and auditing of allfunds. May be responsible for supervising assigned staff. Responsibilities 1. Oversees, monitors and administers the financial operations,activities and budget of the assigned division, college, unit ordepartment 2. Conducts comprehensive analysis to ensure efficient utilizationof resources 3. Ensures fiduciary, operational and transactional compliance andaccuracy 4. Facilitates interpretation and execution of applicable policiesand procedures 5. Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecastsdata to determine department progress toward stated goals andobjectives 6. May supervise staff, provides training, mentoring, hiring andperformance management as assigned 7. Provides training and support on policies and procedures toleaders and staff 8. Develops, implements and facilitates internal financial policiesand procedures 9. Acts in an advisory capacity to leadership Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of highereducation 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 highereducation in a related field Preferred Experience Previous experience in managing division and operationalbudgets Previous experience managing and leading staff Previous experience in higher education preferred Previous supervisory experience Proposed Salary The budgeted salary range is $85,000 to $96,000. Offersare based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver,wellness options, and much more! Visithr.kennesaw.edu/benefits. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Leadership abilities to include but not limited to personneldevelopment, coaching, goal setting and outcome measurement Able to build and maintain partnering relationships with internalstakeholders and other operational departments and divisions Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and manage risk Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meetingassigned deadlines KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of management and finance principles, includingaccounting and budgeting SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving,independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal andwritten), time management, project management and presentationskills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated withthe position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, emphasis on Excel andaccounting 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 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work andstudy. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the Universityprohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity ornational origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, orveteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community oncampus, in connection with a University program or activity, or ina manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSUcommunity. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaintunder the provisions of this policy, students, employees,applicants for employment or admission or other third partiesshould contact the Office of Institutional Equity at EnglishBuilding, 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 Credit Report Standard Enhanced Education Per the University System of Georgia background check policy,all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminalbackground investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclosecriminal record history during the initial screening process andprior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants forpositions of trust with screening results which confirm adisqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualifiedfrom employment eligibility All applicants are required to include professional referencesas part of their application process. Some positions may requireadditional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification ofacademic credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kennesaw State University