Unit Business Officer

UWOSH University of Wisconsin Oshkosh; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking a Unit Business Officer to support Residence Life, Dining and Retail services. The role reports to the Divisional Business Officer of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and performs HR, financial management and budget development for the unit.

The position collaborates with the Executive Director of Housing, Dining and Retail Services to advance strategic initiatives and to deliver routine financial analyses and budget status reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field OR minimum of four years of demonstrated experience managing financial information and developing budgets.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of customer service.
• Demonstrated professional experience exercising discretion regarding confidential or sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success.
• Serves on committees and attends meetings, representing the interests of the unit or program.
• Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies.
• Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s).
• Assists, recommends, and advises staff on unit or program administrative issues, personnel matters, and budgetary problems.

Skills

Excel

Oral and Written Communication

Customer Service

Budgeting

Discretion with Confidential Info

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Position Title

Unit Business Officer

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Administrative Specialist

Job Duties

Reporting to the Divisional Business Officer of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Unit Business Officer serves our Auxiliary Units of Residence Life, Dining and Retail. The position completes a variety of human resources, financial management and budget development functions for the unit. The position works closely with the Executive Director of Housing, Dining and Retail Services to support strategic initiatives and provide routine financial analyses and budget status reports.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success
• Serves on committees and attends meetings, representing the interests of the unit or program
• Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies
• Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)
• Assists, recommends, and advises staff on unit or program administrative issues, personnel matters, and budgetary problems

Department

Residence Life, Dining, and Retail

Compensation

Starting at $50,000 commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field OR minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience managing financial information and developing budgets.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated oral and written communication
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of customer service
• Demonstrated professional experience exercising discretion regarding confidential or sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in human resources and financial management software applications such as Workday and Adaptive Planning

Education

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in business or related field OR minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience managing financial information and developing budgets.

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.

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University of Wisconsin Background

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.