Business Manager, College of Arts and Sciences at University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

You are invited to submit an application to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

The Business Manager will have direct supervisory responsibilities of a unit or multiple units, in addition to management responsibilities for a wide range of projects/tasks associated with primary business operations, academic, or student services. Responsibilities include day-to-day administration of specialized activities related to a business office and reports to management, provide recommendation and advice to management or other groups on process related topics and conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, federal, and university regulations.

Essential Functions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.

* Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

* Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

* Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

* Business Partner to the Department Heads

* Oversees financial aspects and budgets of assigned departments

* Prepares Local Fund balance/budget reports and reviews with department heads - takes appropriate action

* Create and monitor departmental adjunct budgets on a semester basis

* Final Review/approver of Concur expense reports

* Partners with FA2 and HR staff on relevant activities

* Other financial/operational/budgetary duties as assigned by Business Administrator

* Cost Object Approver

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.


• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of financial and administrative experience

Application Process

• Resume


• Cover Letter

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and BenefitsUC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.


• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.


• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.


• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.


• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.


• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.


• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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