Business Manager, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Leads and manages the administrative, business planning, accounting, and budgeting for a division, college or large department.

Essential Functions

Manages financial and fiscal operations, to include the development and administration of capital and/or operating budgets and expenditures, and the establishment and management of financial control systems. Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives and short and long-range strategic planning. Coordinates the preparation of financial reports, special analyses and information requests; may present recommendations for programmatic and fiscal changes. Leads division, college or department budget and/or administrative operations training, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations. May supervise the work of others.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
• One (1) year of experience in finance or related field

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of ERP systems & data analysis tools
• Outstanding verbal & written communication skills
• Understanding of analytical & quantitative analysis
• Finance management and acumen
• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects in a high pace environment. Proven ability to prioritize initiatives assigned; handle matters expeditiously and proactively to ensure successful completion of projects, often with deadline pressures.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

Additional Physical Requirement:

Sedentary:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.