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BUSINESS AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as 'R1' by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha. UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Health Professions & Sciences offers a wide array of health-related academic programs in biomedical sciences, health care administration, nursing, and rehabilitation sciences serving 2300+ students. The faculty and staff in these areas are training our graduates for high-demand careers. Many of our degree programs are nationally recognized and ranked and have achieved the highest accreditation possible. The academic quality of our programs is excellent, and through our outreach and e-Learning programs, we have extended access to our educational resources to distant locations. Our interdisciplinary collaborations continue to expand, which has enabled us to establish a distinguished presence on campus and become an engine for innovation for southeastern Wisconsin. Through research, our faculty, staff, and students continue to break new ground and pioneer investigations that are helping advance discoveries critical to the health care professions and sciences.
Responsibilities
- Serve as budget and fiscal manager for the College of Health Professions and Sciences.
- Manage the day-to-day business and financial activities for the College, including annual budget development and budget management.
- Oversee Division finances, managing approximately $26M operating budget, $4M in research expenditures, and $10M in foundation funds.
- Interact and collaborate with university administration, business officers, directors, managers, and staff.
- Exercise discretion, respect, diplomacy, and good judgment in handling difficult or sensitive situations.
- Ensure excellence, effectiveness, and efficiency of the business operations.
- Participate in campus financial strategy development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 3+ years of professional work experience performing directly related work within a similar function.
- Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial reporting.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting, finance, business, or relevant field.
- Master's, related advanced degree, or relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA).
- Directly related experience working in Finance in a public university setting.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
- Proven track record of collaboration and advancing initiatives across all levels of an organization.
- Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools, including PC-based spreadsheet applications and systems.
- Experience with ERP Systems, including Workday.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.
