| Administrative Operations Professional III |
| Posting Number |
req20951 |
| Department |
Maricopa Agricultural Center |
| Department Website Link |
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| Location |
Maricopa |
| Address |
37860 W. Smith Enke Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85138 USA |
| Position Highlights |
The Maricopa Agricultural Center is seeking a growth-minded and innovative Business Manager, Senior (Administrative Operations Professional III), to lead all aspects of financial management and day-to-day operations. This position requires experience in financial management and fund accounting. It is a financial leadership role requiring incumbent to advise unit and division directors on the needs and financial position of the unit with continual reconciliation and analysis of operational costs and recovery. The successful candidate should be highly skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and managing multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced office Attention to detail with the ability to understand the big picture is crucial for success. A positive attitude and grounded commitment to customer service excellence is essential to this position.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. |
| Duties & Responsibilities |
- In partnership with the MAC Director, incumbent will plan, implement, manage and evaluate annual Zero-Based budget (ZBB) for the Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC), one of the Arizona Experiment Station (AES) sites. This includes providing annual departmental budgets and a monthly update to departments on spending month-to-date/fiscal-year-to-date. Budget responsibilities include assessing overall facility performance against objectives; gathering, analyzing and interpreting external and internal data to develop reports; collaborating with senior management on financial strategy and planning.
- Oversees day to day operations of the site including purchasing, HR functions, quarterly budget projections, time coordination, PCard liaison, pre-award grant services, post award management, capital inventory and space management. This includes maintaining relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers.
- Monitor and reconcile various sub fund type accounts, manage departmental billings and collections, manage college investment, define data and administer changes to University approved rate study.
- Use Farm Management software and data bases to analyze operations, to initiate invoices for direct billing and cost recovery, and to reconcile expenses while implementing and maintaining internal controls.
- Manage business office staff in their supportive roles to the unit and to the duties above.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
- General Knowledge of Quickbooks.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
- 5 years of relevant work experience.
- This position requires experience in financial management and fund accounting.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience working with UAccess Systems.
- Experience working in higher education.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time |
Full Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week |
40 |
| Job FTE |
1.0 |
| Work Calendar |
Fiscal |
| Job Category |
Organizational Administration |
| Benefits Eligible |
Yes - Full Benefits |
| Rate of Pay |
$65,687 - $85,393 |
| Compensation Type |
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Grade |
9 |
| Compensation Guidance |
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. |
| Grade Range Minimum |
$65687 |
| Grade Range Midpoint |
$85393 |
| Grade Range Maximum |
$105099 |
| Career Stream and Level |
PC3 |
| Job Family |
Administrative Operations |
| Job Function |
Organizational Administration |
| Type of criminal background check required: |
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Target Hire Date |
11/18/2024 |
| Expected End Date |
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| Contact Information for Candidates |
Amanda Stevens amanda84@arizona.edu 520-626-5795 |
| Open Date |
10/23/2024 |
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply |
Resume and Cover Letter |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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| Diversity Statement |
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. |
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University of Arizona
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time
Nov 18, 2024