Business Manager (2 positions) INTERNAL OPENING FOR CURRENT KSU EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Title:

Business Manager

Kent Campus - Kent OH

Salary:

$46977.00 - $57278.32

Basic Function:

To provide business and financial support to a director chair or department head of a moderate-size departments or units.

Position A - predominantly serves Mathematical Sciences and Computer Sciences and other Academic units as needed.

Position B - will serve multiple academic units across the college.

Additional Basic Function if applicable:

Position A - predominantly serves Mathematical Sciences and Computer Sciences and other Academic units as needed.

Position B - will serve multiple academic units across the college.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:

Perform business support functions (e.g. purchasing records management grants management budget preparation etc.).

Compile and report financial information.

Maintain and balance accounts.

Correspond with other University departments and outside entities on matters related to business operations.

Utilize and maintain automated reporting systems.

Investigate problems reconcile solutions and prepare replies.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Or a combination of education training and experience equivalent to an Associate degree in business plus 10 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring budgets and reconciling accounts in a multi-department or complex business environment.

License/Certification:

Not applicable.

Knowledge Of:

Budgeting; accounting principles; personal computer applications *

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication

Ability To:

Communicate effectively with all components of the University and external constituents; manage people and projects

Preferred Qualifications if applicable:

Not applicable.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind.

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