Business Manager

The Business Manager, under direction of the Dean of the College of Innovation and Design, manages a full range of business activities for Academic Affairs and all colleges and supervises assigned staff.  Provides managerial expertise for departmental operations and advises on financial, budgetary, and human resource matters to leadership of Academic Affairs and all college. Manages fiscal planning activities for Academic Affairs and all colleges.

Responsible for overseeing college business operations and employees. Assists with strategic planning for Academic Affairs and all colleges.
* Oversees all accounting functions for Academic Affairs and all colleges.
* Manages preparation and maintenance of operating budgets for Academic Affairs and all colleges.
* Performs annual analysis of operational budget and identifies budgetary needs.
* Prepares and facilitates budget presentations.
* Monitors and controls unit expenditure plans within budget guidelines and makes projections.
* Assists with the management of the financial activities, including assigning costs to appropriate accounts.
* Aids college leadership in executing annual merit allocation process for faculty and staff.
* Serves as the primary contact for the college dean on matters associated with finances, budgeting, and human resources.
* Analyzes data and prepares financial reports for the college dean.
* Ensures college fiscal compliance with university rules and regulations.
* Oversees year-end closing activities and all purchasing activities. Serves as financial liaison.
* Participates in strategic, operational, and financial planning, including developing short- and long-term goals for the colleges.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* ** Experience/Knowledge/

Skills:

** Five (5) years of related experience such as business, accounting or financial operations, and/or personnel operations. Two (2) years of supervisory experience. Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* ** Ability to:
** Ability to organize, prioritize, and work well with a team.
* ** Licensing/Professional

Certifications:

** None
* *
* Physical Requirements:

** None* Master’s degree in business administration or accounting
* Five (5) years of professional experience in business, accounting, purchasing, or personnel operations
* Certified Management Account (CMA)
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** 30% in five online degree programs
** and offers national recognized academic programs.
* ** Over 140 degree programs**, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
* ** First accredited institution
** to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in
** criminal justice**.
* ** Distance education
** offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.

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Additionally, we are dedicated to modernizing university operations and business practices to enhance efficiency, support sustainable growth, and improve the student experience.

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