College Business Operations Lead

CCC; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilbur Wright College, part of City Colleges of Chicago, seeks an Assistant Business Manager reporting to the Director of Business Services to support financial, operational, and administrative functions, including budgeting, procurement compliance, contract administration, and coordination of business service activities.

The role serves as second-in-command of the college's Business Office, overseeing cash handling, accounts receivable, purchasing, vendor invoices, reporting, and staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Three years of work experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting.
• Experience in a higher education business office desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Campus Solutions (CS9) desirable.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations, budget management, procurement compliance, contract administration, and coordination of business service activities.
• Assist with revenue management, grants, operating and auxiliary budgets.
• Provide leadership in accounting and reporting processes and supervise staff as needed.
• Collaborate with college leadership, faculty, staff, and vendors to support the Business Services mission.

Skills

PeopleSoft Financials

Campus Solutions CS9

MS Office

Financial reporting

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Three years of work experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting

Experience in higher education business office desirable

Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials desirable

Knowledge of Campus Solutions CS9 desirable

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Campus Solutions CS9

Job description

Wilbur Wright College, part of City Colleges of Chicago, seeks an Assistant Business Manager reporting to the Director of Business Services to support financial, operational, and administrative functions, including budgeting, procurement compliance, contract administration, and coordination of business service activities.

The role serves as second-in-command of the college's Business Office, overseeing cash handling, accounts receivable, purchasing, vendor invoices, reporting, and staff