Senior Business Administrator, College of Medicine, Office of Deans Administrati

University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Senior

Cincinnati, OH

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine is seeking a Senior Business Administrator for the Office of Deans Administration. This role is pivotal in managing the financial, administrative, and operational activities of a diversified business unit that significantly contributes to income generation. The Senior Business Administrator will have direct supervisory responsibilities over one or multiple units and will be tasked with overseeing a wide range of projects and tasks associated with primary business operations, academic, or student services. This position requires a proactive approach to day-to-day administration of specialized activities related to the business office, ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and university regulations. In this role, the Senior Business Administrator will be responsible for leading budget preparation, monitoring grants and contracts, and determining purchasing priorities. They will also provide recommendations for major capital expenditures and serve as an expert resource to others within the organization. The position may involve direct and/or indirect supervision of both exempt and non-exempt staff, including responsibilities such as hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions. The Senior Business Administrator will also be expected to perform related duties as needed, with the understanding that the job description may evolve over time. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field, along with significant experience in financial and administrative roles. This position is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the College of Medicine's administrative functions and will play a key role in supporting the overall mission of the University of Cincinnati.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial, administrative, and operational activities of a diversified business unit with a considerable income generation component.
• Direct personnel functions for an operating unit and oversee annual salary increase processes.
• Lead budget preparation and monitor grants and contracts.
• Determine purchasing priorities and make recommendations for major capital expenditures.
• Serve as an expert resource to others and may serve on committees and special projects.
• Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Nine (9) years of related work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
• Five (5) years of financial and administrative experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.