Senior Business Manager

Job Title

Senior Business Manager

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

$59,961 - $75,041

To plan, develop, and manage the business and financial operations of a college or typically a large department or unit.

• Plan, develop and manage the business and financial operations for assigned unit(s).
• Serve as primary contact through which all fiscal events occur.
• Ensure departmental adherence to university policy, procedures and internal controls with regard to business and financial related matters.
• Serve as a member of the management team to plan, direct and execute departmental goals, policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain budgeting systems.
• Audit accounting records and prepare financial reports.
• Review, approve and process personnel transactions; serve as a liaison on human resource related matters.
• Develop operating budget; direct all purchasing activities.
• Analyze financial information; provide advice on business matters to others within the department or unit.
• Serve on various department, division and university committees.
• Coordinate projects and/or special events.
• Provide functional guidance of administrative/professional employees and/or direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis.
• May fulfill responsibilities of human resource management including equal opportunity, affirmative action and employee development. Coordinate and oversee personnel activities including, but not limited to recruitment, employee selection, appraisals, evaluation and independent contractor employment.
• May coordinate computer operations for assigned unit.
• May formulate and implement operating guidelines and procedures for internal business matters, including enforcing policies and procedures and managing the workflow of the unit.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and four years of relevant experience.
• OR
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and two years of relevant experience.

• Budgeting
• Accounting principles
• Bookkeeping procedures
• Personal computer applications *

Written and interpersonal communication

Communicate effectively with all components of the University and external constituents; manage people and projects

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non‑discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.

Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.