Hybrid Assistant Director, Business Services

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Department of English seeks an Assistant Director of Business Services to oversee financial and business operations. You will partner with the Executive Officer to develop annual budgets, provide financial reporting, ensure policy compliance, manage funds, and supervise staff.

A Bachelor's degree in business or related field with five years of professional experience is required; a graduate degree and higher-education experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
• Five (5) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for business service operations for the English department.
• Develop and maintain annual operating budgets and spending plans with executive leadership.
• Provide regular financial reporting and updates on fiscal planning to program leaders.
• Review and implement policies and procedures in line with campus policies.
• Oversee procurement, payroll reimbursements, and accounting adjustments.
• Maintain secure and confidential record-keeping compliant with university policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Graduate degree in business administration

Tools

Banner Finance

MyUi Financials

Job description

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Department of English seeks an Assistant Director of Business Services to oversee financial and business operations. You will partner with the Executive Officer to develop annual budgets, provide financial reporting, ensure policy compliance, manage funds, and supervise staff.

A Bachelor's degree in business or related field with five years of professional experience is required; a graduate degree and higher-education experience are preferred.