Business Manager

Job Posting:

JR101062 Business Manager (Open)

Department:

UBalt Student Success & Support Svcs, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

05-14-2025

Close Date:

$85,000 - $105,000

Job Description:

This position at The University of Baltimore (UBalt) carries out a broad range of budget and fiscal analysis responsibilities for two divisions, requiring high-level analytic ability and an understanding of the University and State rules, regulations, and procedures in a dynamic work environment. Under limited direction, the position independently carries out development, analysis, monitoring, maintenance, and control of the divisions’ operating and project budgets and ongoing fiscal operations; and leads the divisions in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of budget and financial information. Responsible for creating procedures that reinforce and aid the performance of the division(s) as well as achievement of its’ strategic goals and priorities. Supports the divisional leadership by forecasting and planning the needs of the divisions and holds primary responsibility for compliance of University policies including those related to procurement, human resources, accounting / finance, and record keeping. Serves as an advisor for all business operations and financial matters, and supervises business support personnel.

Approximately 80% of the position’s time supports the Division of Student Success and Support Services (including 5% in support of the Student Center auxiliary, specifically) and approximately 20% supports the RLB Library.

This is a hybrid remote/in person role with regular on campus work required.

Position is open until filled, and applications received by Friday, May 23, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning, Analysis, Management, and Reporting: Leads the divisions’ internal budget call for all funding sources (state, self-support, and UBF) including budget development, implementation of budget allocations and resource distribution for the divisions. Provides timely forecasts and projections of revenues and expenses that deliver useful information to divisional leadership, provost, administration and finance, and UBF. Works with divisional leadership to participate directly in the development, updates, and monitoring of strategic financial plans linked to the five-year strategic plans for the university and the divisions. Works with library leadership to develop, update and monitor effective use of five-year USMAI budget commitments. Oversees funding and spending compliance for all unrestricted funds and UBF projects. Authorizes expenditures in consultation with divisional leadership. Assists in the assessment and development of revenue generating activities and cost saving initiatives. Creates financial models to support division and staff in individual unit budget management and maintenance. Advises divisional leadership regarding the availability of new or existing / deployable budget dollars to support strategic initiatives. Provides primary oversight and management of agency fee funds collected on behalf of Student Government Association. Provides advisement to the agency fee allocation and funding decisions made by student government leadership and allocating bodies via consultation with staff assigned as advisors and presents to student leaders when necessary or requested.

• Business Operations: Serves as the primary authoritative resource for the divisions and their centers on routine operational matters, policies, and procedures related to business operations. Recommends, documents, and facilitates implementation of divisional process improvements. Works closely with the Office of Shared Services to co-manage aspects of the Student Center Auxiliary budget that provide broader institutional support (e.g. facilities, housekeeping and security personnel funded by that budget). Works to ensure self-support, fee-support, and auxiliary unit expenditures plus expected fund contributions do not exceed annual revenue. Apprises divisional leadership of any potential revenue issues; develops and recommends strategies to address shortfalls.

• Workforce Management: Collaborates with the Office of Human Resources and the Position Control Manager to support workforce management and the associated compliance requirements (e.g. compensation reviews, performance management processes, position costing and attributes in Workday, etc.). Coordinates activity to develop and maintain up-to-date position descriptions for all staff in the divisions. Assists divisional hiring authorities and committees in search and hiring practices. Oversees the efficient and effective use of UBalt’s human capital managem