Business Administrator or Sr. Business Administrator, College of Engineering and Applied ScienceCurrent UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.Job OverviewThe College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) is looking for a full-time Business Administrator / Sr. Business Administrator that will support two academic departments. The Business Administrator will have direct supervisory responsibilities in addition to major management responsibilities for a wide range of projects/tasks associated with primary business operations of an academic unit. Responsibilities include day-to-day administration of specialized activities related to a business office and reports to the department heads, provide recommendation and advice to management or other groups on process related topics and conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, federal, and university regulations.Essential FunctionsDuties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:* Manage the financial, administrative, and operational activities of two academic departments with 18+ full-time faculty each with assistance from business/operational staff;* Develop annual departmental budgets of more than $6.5M+ each with the Department Heads and handle budget formulation duties in SAP/UC Flex;* Oversee and coordinate various financial and HR/payroll processes ensuring proper accounting and policy compliance - i.e. purchasing, personal service contracts, reimbursements, depositsMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree with three (3) years' experience; - OR- Associate's degree and five (5) years' experience; -OR- seven (7) years' experience; degree must be in Business Administration or related field.Financial and administrative experience is required and must include three (3) years supervision.Incumbent must possess the business/financial experience to be fully proficient in performing most or all work assignments.Required ExperienceMinimum Qualifications:For Business Administrator - Bachelor's degree with three (3) years' experience; - OR- Associate's degree and five (5) years' experience; -OR seven (7) years' experience; degree must be in Business Administration or related field. Financial and administrative experience is required and must include three (3) years supervision. Incumbent must possess the business/financialAdditional Qualifications ConsideredIntermediate knowledge of business area, including standard accounting principles, terminology, theories and practices; duties are of moderate to high complexity and require a wide range of problem solving; development of practical and thorough solutions, proactive efforts, exploration and adaptation of changing business and financial systems, identification, evaluation and resolution of routine and non-routine problems; and integration, coordination, and interpretation of business data. Experience and/or training include intermediate to advanced level experience working in one or more business related area(s).Physical Requirements/Work Environment