BUSINESS OFFICER I

About the role

Acts as business and/or operations officer for a small to mid-size division, department or sub-division. Operating under minimal supervision, responsibilities may encompass financial, administrative, personnel, space and database management. Coordinates implementation of policies and procedures for the assigned areas of responsibility. Serves as financial/budget/grants management officer for assigned unit. Directs administrative operations of assigned unit and supervises support staff. May solicit funds and perform special projects as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Serves as the primary officer for managing and reconciling division accounts, including state, grant, foundation, and clinical revenue accounts
• Monitors expenditures, prepares financial reports, and provides projections
• Makes decisions accurately and with full understanding of implications with only minimal oversight by Chair/Program Directors/Center Directors
• Assists with grant submissions, manages departmental contracts, and ensures compliance with sponsor and university regulations
• Makes budget assignments and spending decisions with firm understanding of budget capacity and Departmental priorities
• Works closely with faculty, staff and students to process various payments/reimbursements
• Works closely with department chair, administrators, program directors and center directors in executing departmental initiatives and special projects
• Manages the Accreditation/Certification processes and requirements, continuing education seminars, national symposiums and case competitions
• Manages budgets and oversees all expenses for added special projects such as the MSHA case competition, including managing budgets, expenses and contracts from the UAB Health System and national organizations (AUPHA, HLAA and CAHME)
• Works with the IFSIS Team (International Faculty Staff Immigration Services)
• Works with students and faculty H-1B forms when needed
• Conducts departmental space surveys, coordinates office moves and arranges office and equipment setup for new departmental faculty members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Three (3) years of related experience required
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement

Pay

Salary Range: $52,555–$85,400