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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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…