Strategic Budget & Operations Leader for Higher Ed

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Senior Business Operations Manager to lead and coordinate financial operations, budgeting and policy implementation for a large division. This role requires strong analytical skills, fiscal oversight and staff leadership within a university setting.

The position emphasizes strategic budgeting, forecasting and ensuring compliance across financial activities, with opportunities to mentor staff and influence administrative decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting, or related field.
• Five (5) years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, monitors and administers the financial operations, activities and budget of the assigned division.
• Conducts comprehensive analysis to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
• Ensures fiduciary, operational and transactional compliance and accuracy.
• Facilitates interpretation and execution of applicable policies and procedures.
• Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecasts data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• May supervise staff, provides training, mentoring, hiring and performance management as assigned.
• Provides training and support on policies and procedures to leaders and staff.
• Develops, implements and facilitates internal financial policies and procedures.
• Acts in an advisory capacity to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Senior Business Operations Manager to lead and coordinate financial operations, budgeting and policy implementation for a large division. This role requires strong analytical skills, fiscal oversight and staff leadership within a university setting.

The position emphasizes strategic budgeting, forecasting and ensuring compliance across financial activities, with opportunities to mentor staff and influence administrative decisions.