Divisional Budget & Operations Leader

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking a Divisional Business Officer to oversee budget development and financial management for Athletics, ADCO, and Chancellor’s Office. The role involves forecasting, data analysis, and supervising two Unit Business Officers to ensure compliance with university policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with Workday for financial processes.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional experience in the areas of budget development, financial management and human resources staffing support.
• Experience with basic accounting principles and financial data input and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Assists, recommends, and advises staff on unit or program administrative issues, personnel matters, and budgetary problems.
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to day-to-day operational success, including Workday usage for accounting, purchasing, and budget planning/forecasting.
• Develops, schedules, and prioritizes unit or program work plans in accordance with specifications and resource limitations.
• Supervises two Unit Business Officers (UBO) supporting Athletics and ADCO.
• Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned unit(s).
• Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to align with Chancellor’s Office and Office of Finance and Strategy objectives.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Staffing support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking a Divisional Business Officer to oversee budget development and financial management for Athletics, ADCO, and Chancellor’s Office. The role involves forecasting, data analysis, and supervising two Unit Business Officers to ensure compliance with university policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with Workday for financial processes.