Divisional Business Officer

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

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh seeks a Divisional Business Officer to oversee budgeting and financial management across Athletics, ADCO, the Chancellor’s Office, and Finance & Strategy. This role reports to the Budget Director and supervises two Unit Business Officers, guiding day-to-day operations and long-range planning.

You will use Workday for accounting, purchasing, and forecasting, develop unit plans, analyze trends, and ensure compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in budget development and financial management.
• Experience with HR staffing support and basic accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Advise staff on budgetary issues and personnel matters.
• Schedule logistics and secure resources for units using Workday.
• Develop and prioritize unit work plans within constraints.
• Supervise two Unit Business Officers.
• Analyze data, compile progress reports, provide recommendations.
• Implement policies and procedures to align with Chancellor’s Office and Finance & Strategy.

Skills

Budget development

Financial management

HR staffing support

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

## Divisional Business OfficerApply: Partially Remote: Oshkosh, WI: Posted Yesterday: JR10015924## ***Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Divisional Business Officer## **Job Category:**Academic Staff## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Administrative Supervisor## **Job Duties:**Reporting to the institutional Budget Director, this position provides budget/financial management, analysis, forecasting and modeling for Athletics Department, Office of Administration and Compliance (ADCO), Chancellor’s Office, and Office of Finance & Strategy. This position will supervise individuals performing a variety of finance and administrative functions.## **Key Job 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 the day-to-day operational success. This includes the use of Workday 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). The UBO positions support Athletics and the Office of Administration and Compliance (ADCO)* Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)* Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies for the Chancellor’s Office and Office of Finance and Strategy## **Department:**Budget ## **Compensation:**Starting at $60,000 commensurate with experience ## **Required 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## **Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience developing budgets for multiple units/departments; financial management of a diverse portfolio of funds and activities; providing financial forecasts against budgets* Experience in a higher education setting* Experience supervising staff* Knowledge of Universities of Wisconsin financial and human resource systems and software applications## **Education:**Bachelor's Degree## Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:* Resume* Cover Letter*\\*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.* All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them. **To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 10/28/2026 are ensured full consideration.** Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. **Contact Information:** For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 920-424-1166 **Work Authorization** Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.