BUSINESS OFFICER I

University-of-Alabama,-Birmingha; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a BUSINESS OFFICER I to act as business and operations officer for a division, department or sub-division. Under minimal supervision, responsibilities may include financial, administrative, personnel, space and database management, and coordinating policies and procedures for the assigned areas.

This role serves as the financial/budget/grants management officer and directs administrative operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and three years of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects including funds transfers via cost transfers and journal entries, payment requests, onboarding and offboarding assistance, and ad hoc reporting.
• Process transactions within financial and HR workflows, communicate updates on policies and procedures, and support budget preparation with timely financial information to units.

Skills

Budgeting

Grants management

Financial reporting

Administrative operations

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description - BUSINESS OFFICER I (T240865)

BUSINESS OFFICER I - ( T240865 )

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a BUSINESS OFFICER I to act as business and/or operations officer for a small to mid-size division, department or sub-division. Operating under minimal supervision, responsibilities may encompass financial, administrative, personnel, space and database management. Coordinates implementation of policies and procedures for the assigned areas of responsibility. Serves as financial/budget/grants management officer for assigned unit. Directs administrative operations of assigned unit and supervises support staff. May solicit funds and perform special projects as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with special projects as needed, including funds transfers via cost transfers and journal entries, payment requests, onboarding and offboarding assistance, and ad hoc reporting.
• Process assigned transactions within financial and Human Resources workflows, communicate updates on policies and procedures, and use reports and other resources to support budget preparation and provide timely financial information to units across the Office of the Provost.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred Skills

• Ordering supplies
• Preparing spreadsheets is desired

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

200000000 Office of the Provost

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Hybrid Eligible