BUSINESS OFFICER I

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Hybrid eligible

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a BUSINESS OFFICER I to manage division budgets, grants, and operations. You will coordinate policies, supervise staff, and ensure compliant financial practices across state, grant, and foundation accounts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of related experience, with the ability to work with faculty and administrators on complex projects in a remote/hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (3) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Acts as business/operations officer for a small to mid-size division, department or sub-division.
• Coordinate policies and procedures; supervise support staff when needed.
• Manage budgets and oversee expenses for added special projects and contracts.
• Process payments/reimbursements; interact with faculty, staff and students.
• Assist with grant submissions and ensure compliance with sponsor/university regulations.
• Lead space surveys, office moves and equipment setup for new faculty.

Skills

Financial Budget Management

Grants Contracts

Budget Oversight

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Description - BUSINESS OFFICER I (T235815)

BUSINESS OFFICER I - ( T235815 )

Description

BUSINESS OFFICER I

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Acts 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.

• Financial Budget Management: Serves as the primary officer for managing and reconciling division accounts, including state, grant, foundation, and clinical revenue accounts.
• Monitors expenditures, prepares financial reports, and provides projections.
• This position must make decisions accurately and with full understanding of implications with only minimal oversight by Chair/Program Directors/Center Directors.
• Grants Contracts: Assists with grant submissions, manages departmental contracts, and ensures compliance with sponsor and university regulations.
• The budget assignments and spending decisions require a firm understanding of budget capacity and Departmental priorities.
• This position must make those decisions accurately and with full understanding of implications with only minimal oversight by Chair/Program Directors/Center Directors.
• Work closely with faculty, staff and students to process various payments/ reimbursements.
• This position works closely with department chair, administrators, program directors and center directors in executing departmental initiatives and special projects as required. This includes but is not limited to the Accreditation/Certification processes and requirements, continuing education seminars, national symposiums and case competitions.
• The position manages budgets and oversees all expenses for added special projects such as the MSHA case competition. This activity is complex because it involves managing budgets, expenses and contracts from the UAB Health System, national organizations (AUPHA, HLAA and CAHME),
• Work with the IFSIS Team (International Faculty Staff Immigration Services) Work with students and faculty H-1B forms when needed.
• This position is responsible for conducting departmental space surveys, coordinating office moves and arranging office and equipment setup for new departmental faculty members.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $52,555- $85,400

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (3) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

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

Clerical & Administrative

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

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