Business Manager 1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 02 Apr 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Med Ad - Finance Service Ctr-420109
Career Area Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Posting Open Date 03/18/2024
Application Deadline 04/02/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Business Manager 1
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20062796; 20062794
Vacancy ID NF0007961
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 04/15/2024

Position Information


Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
This position serves as the Business Manager 1 for the departments in the School of Medicine. This position is part of the SOM Finance & Business Operations Service Center and will provide direction and consultation on complex financial management issues to assigned departments. The Business Manager will participate in reviewing business processes for finance and research as well as funding issues in the SOM. This position will focus on contracts and grant reporting and will work with departments to ensure that funds are utilized correctly. This includes the analysis of financial reports, monitoring contracts and grants data, and expenditure analysis, and overseeing budget reviews for all the clinical departments. This position requires excellent problem solving, analytical thinking, decision making, customer service, negotiation, and consulting skills. The work is complex and requires the preparation and execution of various budget types and all-funds budgeting across a large number of accounts and reporting formats.
The Business Manager will oversee the Budget Analysts who are responsible for all financial transactions from diverse funding sources, including state, state receipts, facilities & administration, contracts & grants, gifts (endowed and expendable), and other institutional trust funds. The position exercises judgment in selecting funding sources and managing the departments’ portion of financial commitments distributed to the units annually. Using extensive knowledge of programs, concepts, and practices of the units in the Clinical departments, the Business Manager guides, directs, and coaches unit employees regarding practices and interpretations on complex issues. They also identify and resolves issues with financial mismanagement or unfavorable trends, which may include designing or modifying specific accounting procedures and/or systems.
The position is also responsible for overseeing and performing budget reviews for all the Clinical departments, a process that must occur annually. The budget review process includes gathering data over five years, projections for current and next fiscal years. This position has to determine financial stability, allocations, spending, carryover, and faculty funding/one-time payments. Also, the Business Manager will examine faculty funding and send reports to assigned units.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
First time manager with Masters and 5+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelors with at least 1-2 yrs supervisory experience and 5+ years of relevant experience
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Excellent problem solving, analytical thinking, decision making, customer service, communication, negotiating, and consulting skills are required. Experience with preparation and execution of various budget types, including projecting and forecasting. Must possess excellent Excel skills. Knowledge and experience with the financial aspects of clinical trials and contracts and grants is required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with PeopleSoft preferred. University and/or health care experience is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276735

Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Octavia Bullard, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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