Business Manager, UTC Library Dean's Administrative Office

Business Manager (Financial Business Management 1 - MR10)

UTC Library Dean’s Administrative Office

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $60,000 – 65,000

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for the position of Library Business Manager.  This position will provide executive level financial and personnel support for the Dean's Administrative Office of the UTC Library.  Working collaboratively with the Dean’s Office, department heads, and unit directors, the Business Manager will create and manage a budget of approximately 5 million dollars.  The position manages all purchasing and oversees human resources policies and procedures.  The successful candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service and a forward-thinking approach.  This position reports to the Dean of the Library.  The full breadth of the position's responsibilities remains flexible and adaptable to new and emerging staffing models, schedules, and technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and oversee budget for all Library state and restricted accounts:

• Design, develop and manage the Library's annual budget, including initial planning and projections, timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders, and compliance with business and financial policies and procedures.
• Serve as the budget and financial expert for the Library by working closely with internal and external stakeholders on questions, policies, and processes related to financial and budgetary matters.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance budget management processes and service outcomes.
• Gather, analyze, and report financial statistics for federal, state, and local entities.

Manage all purchasing and accounts payable:

• Work closely with Library colleagues and Procurement and Contract Services to initiate contract approval processes and coordinate purchase requests.
• Accurately complete monthly and annual reconciliation of allocations and expenditures through budget closing.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal procedures.
• Work with external vendors to resolve complex issues.
• Respond to faculty and staff questions.

Manage all Human Resources policies and procedures:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain human resources processes and service outcomes and educate Library faculty, staff, and administrators on policies and procedures.
• Manage hiring and termination processes and documentation for non-student employees.
• Serve as the point person for all faculty and staff search committees.
• Gather, analyze, and report human resources statistics for federal, state, and local entities.

Office management and other duties as assigned: