Business Manager - College of Applied Health Sciences

Hiring Department: Biomed & Health Info Sciences

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1028929

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Posting Close Date: February 15, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $57,000.00 - 65,000.00 / Annual Salary

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Administration, the Business Manager will perform essential tasks to support the Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences operations including human resources, finance, and contracts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains and manages records for business and/or fiscal operations; assists in the review, preparation, and/or management of contracts;
• Facilitates and/or advises on the business and/or fiscal operations of a unit(s);
• Compiles and assembles data; generates and/or prepares administrative reports;
• Develops and/or manages business correspondences, as directed;
• Collaborates with and/or serves as a liaison to agencies, administrators, departments, stakeholders, and/or vendors relative to the business and/or fiscal operations of a unit(s);
• Assists in budget development and/or strategic fiscal planning preparations;
• Assists with personnel functions such as interviewing, selecting, training, supervising, evaluating performance, and/or developing staff, work schedules, assignments;
• Assists with the development, implementation, and interpretation of operational policies and procedures relative to the business and/or fiscal operations of a unit(s);
• Ensures compliance with government, industry, or institutional regulatory guidelines relative to the business and/or fiscal operations of a unit(s);
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Required

• A. Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field.
  
  

OR

B. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience.

OR

Education

C. A combination of such education and/or work experience totaling three (3) years (36 months), as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• 60 semester hours or an Associate’s Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, data entry, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of technology including electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, and their applications.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.
• Ability to work independently and effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures and systems to outline specific goals and implement plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain work related documents, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, data entry, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of technology including electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, and their applications.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.
• Ability to work independently and effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures and systems to outline specific goals and implement plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain work related documents, policies, and procedures.
  
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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