Assistant Business Manager, School Of Law

Job Posting:

JR100724 Assistant Business Manager, School of Law (Open)

Department:

UBalt Law School Administration, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

05-01-2025

Close Date:

$75,000 - $85,000

Job Description:

This position carries out a broad range of budget and fiscal analysis responsibilities for the School of Law, requiring high-level analytic ability and an understanding of the University and State rules, regulations, and procedures in a dynamic work environment. Under Senior Business Manager's direction, the position carries out assignments in the execution, analysis, monitoring, maintenance, and control of divisional fiscal operations; assists the division(s) in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of budget and financial information. The role supports the divisional leadership in forecasting and planning the needs of the division(s) and is responsible for compliance with university policies including those related to procurement, human resources, accounting / finance, and record keeping. The Business Manager also serves as an advisor for all business operations and financial matters.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility for implementation, execution, and follow up relating to the operational activities and processes relating to day-to-day divisional transactions, including procurement, accounts payable, and contracts. Serves as a resource for the division on routine operational matters, policies, and procedures related to business operations. Conducts business in compliance with federal, state and university policies and procedures. Supports regular and contractual personnel by providing procedural guidance to facilitate timely and effective use of resources. Solves problems as needed for efficient and effective operations, coordinating between the division, center, and central offices as needed.

• Under the oversight of the Senior Business Manager, coordinates the division's internal budget call for all funding sources (state, self-support, and foundation (UBF)) including the: budget development, implementation of budget allocations and resource distribution for the division(s). Provides timely forecasts and projections of revenues and expenses. Works with divisional leadership to participate directly in the development, updates, and monitoring of the rolling, five-year strategic financial plan linked to strategic plans for the university and the division(s) (as appropriate). Provides timely variance reporting on all unrestricted and UBF projects. Manages funding and spending compliance for all unrestricted funds and UBF projects. Authorizes expenditures in consultation with Senior Business Manager, as delegated. Creates financial models to support the division and staff in budget management and maintenance under the guidance of the Senior Business Manager.

• Assist divisional hiring authorities and committees in search and hiring practices. Oversee the efficient and effective use of UB's human capital management (HCM) technology when establishing employment requisitions, recruitment postings, and search committees. Serves as a backup contract coordinator (HCM Action Initiator) .

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related fields.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience working with budgets, financial modeling, workforce / position management, forecasting and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience in higher education, non-profit or Maryland state agency. Supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets and adapt to changes in resources. Strong leadership, and consensus-building skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including tact, diplomacy, discretion, and flexibility with diverse backgrounds. Ensure interactions within the division and amongst other division's personnel is conducted courteously and efficiently, consistent with UBalt's strategic plan. Ability to independently gather the required information to organize, and perform financial analysis assignments. Ability to collect and analyze data, investigate, comprehend and compile financial, budgetary and program data interpreting policies and procedures and apply them to routine/complex/unique situations. Ability to organize and prioritize reports, daily operations, short and long-term projects. Flexible to a changing and dynamic work environment. A focus to provide high level of customer service, transparency of data, and regular communication to divisional leadership and University partners. Experience with ERP software programs and Microsoft Office Suite products.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, life, prescription, and dental plans, tuition remission benefits, paid leave (22 days of annual, 15 days of sick, 3 days of personal, and 14-15 holidays) and retirement plans with employer contributions. You can see more details on our benefits here.

Additional Job Information:

The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.