Job Description:

Assistant Director for Business Administration, Financial Affairs

The Assistant Director for Business Administration, Financial Affairs for Pitt Business assists in daily operations and administration of fiscal, financial and budgetary function for Pitt Business. The incumbent will review expenditures, manage financial analysis projects and ensure compliance with university policies and other regulatory bodies. The Assistant Director will also coordinate programs to provide training for University and School systems for financial management and expenditure payments such as Concur, Contracts+ and Panther Express.

• Assists in directing activities related to the daily operations of Pitt Business. Manages multiple, concurrent administrative functions including finance, budgeting, accounting, grants, and purchasing.
• Facilitates strategic planning for assigned areas and assists in developing and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan and resource allocation.

• Supervises Business Analyst and Administrative Support Staff, including hiring, distributing and reviewing work, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration. Manages work schedules and approves timecards. Provides professional development opportunities.
• Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate success of assigned area of responsibility. Researches and analyzes measured success to develop and implement future programs, policies, projects, and long-range plans.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and fiscal responsibility; controls expenditures and statements of accounts.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships across University departments and employees.
• Maintains adherence to all regulations for all programs and activities.

Job Summary

Assists in the complex management of daily operations and concurrent administrative functions of a major University organizational unit or a major academic and research department within a school or college. Controls expenditures, develops projects, and ensures regulatory compliance.

Essential Functions

Financial reports, faculty and special budget management, database and spreadsheet management, PRISM system trainer and user, management of daily operational activities, purchasing.

Physical Effort

Generally sedentary.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Assistant Director - Business Administration

Job Family: Business Operations & Administration

Job Sub Family: Operational Leadership

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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