Director of Business Operations

Position Details

Position Purpose

Provide direction in fiscal, operational and personnel matters for the Division of Academic Affairs. Monitor, forecast and analyze revenue and expenditures in various funds, and provide financial and data analysis. Monitor and reconcile faculty salary budgets. Serve as business manager for academic units. Work with academic units in developing new program budgets, and track and monitor financial activity.

01/22/2026

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ financial analysis, forecasting and accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with computer database and spreadsheet applications, including development of complex database applications.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Masters degree.
• CPA .
• Knowledge of and experience with university administrative systems.
• Experience in higher education.

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.