Senior Business Manager

Description - External

Salary Grade: T25

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Reporting to the Computer and Information Sciences Department Chair in the College of Science and Technology, the Business Manager has decision-making and problem-solving responsibility for all fiscal activity in the Computer and Information Sciences Department. The Business Manager will be responsible for the design and implementation of a fiscal planning and management system to forecast, prepare and monitor all budgets, grants, and contracts. This responsibility will include the approval of all expenditures for 35 to 45 active accounts. The Business Manager will possess a high degree of financial accountability for all center accounts and must be able to work within the fiscal system at Temple University, make responsible financial decisions, and respond to all financial audit inquiries. Meets regularly with Computer and Information Sciences Department Chair to review financial performance. Oversees department payroll, manages space and schedules Computer and Information Sciences departmental meetings, provides oversight for the scheduling of classes, oversees the process for visa applications, supervises staff and manages performance. Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires a background check.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and at least three years of business and budget management experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:
*Excellent financial management, accounting, and data analysis skills.
*Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
*Strong oral and written communication skills.
*Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty.
*Must be detail oriented.
*Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, along with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
*Strong supervisory skills along with the ability to provide feedback and manage staff performance.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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