College Business Officer

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

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a College Business Officer to manage strategic planning and fiscal operations for the College of Health and Human Services. You will oversee budget allocation for 500+ faculty and staff, lead annual budget preparation, and coordinate spending with the Budget Office and procurement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with four years of leadership or budget experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; Workday experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with four years of experience.
• Experience in budgeting and financial planning.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CHHS budget allocation and admin functions.
• Lead annual budget preparation and planning with Dean and Budget Office.
• Coordinate hiring and onboarding processes in Workday.
• Prepare budget-related materials for presentations.
• Collaborate with directors on unit budgets.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

Position Title:College Business OfficerPosition Type:RegularAbout the Role:The person in this position serves as an administrator reporting to the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Responsibilities include comprehensive and systematic strategic planning and assessment of unit, departmental and college goals and initiatives; fiscal management of college resources; financial planning and budgetary requests; oversight and development of college policies and administrative procedures; administration for over 500 full-time and part-time college faculty and staffESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOversight of the College of Health and Human Services budget allocation, including day-to-day management of associated administrative functions within the area, annual assessment of new equipment needs and current equipment repairs, assessment of annual accreditation expenses for programs within the college, oversight of revenue streamsAdminister annual budget preparation for the College. General analysis, review, training, and planning of budgets. Develop budget-related presentation materials for the college. Work with the Budget Office and Dean on planning and oversight of college budgets. Work with directors and unit staff on their budgets (operating and foundation accounts). Organize and lead regular meetings and training sessions for unit academic coordinators.Work with the Procurement Office and other departments as needed to ensure compliance with fiscal practices.Responsible for day-to-day personnel administration within the College of Health and Human Services, requiring collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Serves as the liaison between the college and other campus offices.Oversight of the hiring process for both faculty and staff in the college, including the full hiring and onboarding process in Workday. Communicate with the Provost’s Office regarding budgets and hiring.Participates as part of the CHHS Executive Leadership TeamMember of College and University committees as necessaryKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESBudgetary and accounting experience requiredExceptional computer skills required, including the entire Microsoft Office Suite.Experience with Workday preferred, but not requiredExcellent managerial skills, flexibility, and ability to meet deadlinesCollaborative approach to decision-makingStrong communication skillsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree plus four years of experience required. Leadership experience preferredDOCUMENTSPlease submit cover letter and resumePosted Salary:Minimum $54,834Work Environment & Physical Demands: