College Business Officer

Northern Kentucky University; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a College Business Officer in the College of Health and Human Services. This administrator reports to the Dean and leads strategic planning, budgeting, and policy development for the college’s 500+ faculty and staff.

The role manages budget allocation, procurement compliance, and day-to-day personnel administration, coordinating with the Budget Office and related campus offices. A Bachelor's degree plus four years of leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Budgeting and accounting experience required.
• Strong managerial and communication skills.
• Collaborative decision-making approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CHHS budget allocation and related admin functions.
• Administer annual budget preparation and reporting.
• Coordinate procurement for compliance and oversight.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Managerial skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Leadership experience

Tools

MS Office

Workday

Job description

Position Title:

College Business Officer

Position Type:

Regular

About the Role:

The person in this position serves as an administrator reporting tothe Dean of the College of Health and Human Services.Responsibilities include comprehensive and systematic strategicplanning and assessment of unit, departmental and college goals andinitiatives; fiscal management of college resources; financialplanning and budgetary requests; oversight and development ofcollege policies and administrative procedures; administration forover 500 full-time and part-time college faculty and staff

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversight of the College of Health and Human Services budgetallocation, including day-to-day management of associatedadministrative functions within the area, annual assessment of newequipment needs and current equipment repairs, assessment of annualaccreditation expenses for programs within the college, oversightof revenue streams
• Administer annual budget preparation for the College. Generalanalysis, review, training, and planning of budgets. Developbudget-related presentation materials for the college. Work withthe Budget Office and Dean on planning and oversight of collegebudgets. Work with directors and unit staff on their budgets(operating and foundation accounts). Organize and lead regularmeetings and training sessions for unit academiccoordinators.
• Work with the Procurement Office and other departments asneeded to ensure compliance with fiscal practices.
• Responsible for day-to-day personnel administration within theCollege of Health and Human Services, requiring collaboration,critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.Serves as the liaison between the college and other campusoffices.
• Oversight of the hiring process for both faculty and staff inthe college, including the full hiring and onboarding process inWorkday. Communicate with the Provost's Office regarding budgetsand hiring.
• Participates as part of the CHHS Executive LeadershipTeam
• Member of College and University committees as necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Budgetary and accounting experience required
• Exceptional computer skills required, including the entireMicrosoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Workday preferred, but not required
• Excellent managerial skills, flexibility, and ability to meetdeadlines
• Collaborative approach to decision-making
• Strong communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree plus four years of experience required.Leadership experience preferred

DOCUMENTS

Please submit cover letter and resume

Posted Salary:

Minimum $54,834