Department Business Manager

USC’s Rossier School of Education seeks an analytical, customer service-driven, self-motived, full-time Department Business Manager to join the Business Operations unit. The mission of the USC Rossier School of Education (pronounced “ross-EAR”) is to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity through practice, research, and policy. As a member of the team, the Department Business Manager plays a key role in the school's continued success.

Reporting to the Senior Business Officer, this person will be responsible for providing critical support to the day-to-day financial operations of the Rossier School of Education. These support functions include but are not limited to:

• Supervises the day-to-day transactional functions of the Rossier School of Education.

• Assists with setting up accounts, preparing, processing, and/ or reviewing paperwork for payroll, reimbursements, requisitions, contract agreements, and any required budget/business forms.

• Oversee a team of business/budget analysts, student workers, and their day-to-day responsibilities.

• Manages corporate card accounts for procurement and travel card holders, including reviewing outstanding balances and requests for card changes.

• Inputs financial data and reconciles internal records to university financial reports every month. Identifies errors, researches solutions, and initiates corrective actions.

• Initiates and monitors expenditures for intercampus and external vendors, such as travel, purchasing equipment, and hiring staff or students. Interfaces with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and external vendors to resolve any discrepancies.

• Assists departments and SBO with fiscal year-end and budget planning.

Preferred Experience:

Three or more years of relevant work experience

Preferred Field of Expertise:

University budget experience and knowledge of university financial systems (Workday, Jaggaer Marketplace, Cognos & Concur)

Knowledge of University financial /budget policies and procedures

This position's annual base salary range is $110,000-$120,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Applications should be submitted via usccarreers.usc.edu and should include the following:

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 3 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience

Minimum Field of Expertise: Business administration, accounting or related degree and budget experience including knowledge of government and fund accounting. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

                                                  

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

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