Business Officer, College of Pharmacy

Current 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 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living 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, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide 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 stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

Serve as chief business and fiscal officer for a college/unit.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for long-range financial and strategic planning as well as overseeing the day-to-day business operations.
• Formulate budget and monitor expenditures in accordance with university rules, and federal and state regulations.
• Responsible for the management of complex budgets. Responsible for the management and oversight of both general funds and development funds. May be responsible for managing grant funding.
• Advise college/unit leadership and other leaders in the university on financial and administrative matters.
• Ensure effective operation of the school/unit’s finances and administrative operations in order to achieve objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring the college/unit is following appropriate spending, contracting and reconciliation protocols including compliance with university guidelines.
• Provide regular budget and expense reports for each area within the college/unit including providing support for members of the leadership team in reviewing in interpreting the reports.
• Manage Human Resources function to ensure that the college/unit has an appropriate and diverse workforce including oversight of organizational development, position planning, recruitment and hiring, training and staff development, and evaluation. Provide oversight for performance management and escalated employee relation cases.
• Primary operations officer for college/unit, assuming responsibility of space planning, renovations, liaison on maintenance and housekeeping.
• May manage technology strategies and operations for the college/unit including desktop support staff and operations.
• May provide general oversight for other administrative and business units.
• Evaluate operational activities to ensure compliance and make recommendations.
• Manage and direct special projects on behalf of the Dean/unit Vice President or Vice Provost.
• Serve as liaison with internal and external constituents.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree must be in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.  

Required Experience

Seven (7) years of relevant work experience to include three (3) years supervision.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master’s Degree/MBA.
• Experience managing large, complex budgets and financials within higher education.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range<