College Business Officer

Northern Kentucky University; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a College Business Officer to lead strategic planning and budget stewardship for the College of Health and Human Services. This role reports to the Dean and oversees fiscal planning, policy administration, and staff management across a large faculty and staff base.

The position requires strong budgeting skills, attention to accreditation-related expenses, and collaboration with multiple offices to ensure compliant fiscal practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and four years of experience required.
• Budgetary and accounting experience required.
• Excellent managerial and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Experience with Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee College of Health and Human Services budget allocation and day-to-day admin functions.
• Assess annual accreditation expenses and oversee revenue streams.
• Administer annual budget preparation for the College.
• General analysis, review, training, and planning of budgets.
• Develop budget-related presentation materials for the college.
• Collaborate with Budget Office and Dean on budgeting.
• Coordinate with directors and unit staff on their budgets.
• Organize and lead regular meetings and training for unit coordinators.
• Work with Procurement and other departments to ensure fiscal compliance.
• Manage day-to-day personnel administration within the College.
• Act as liaison between the college and campus offices.
• Oversee hiring processes for faculty and staff in the college, including onboarding in Workday.
• Communicate budgets and hiring with the Provost's Office.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Microsoft Office

Workday

Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Leadership experience preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Title

College Business Officer

Position Type

Regular

About 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 staff

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversight 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 streams
• Administer 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 Team Member of College and University committees as necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

Posted Salary

Minimum $54,834

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Why Work at Northern Kentucky University At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars-Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement-aren't just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter-NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day. Introduce yourself and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

About NKU

Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.