Business and Financial Operations Officer

The Business and Financial Operations Officer for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs works closely with divisional leadership to achieve strategic goals. Reporting to the divisional Chief of Staff, the Business and Financial Operations Officer manages the business and financial affairs under the leadership of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to facilitation/management of business affairs and financial resources that may be state or fee appropriated. This officer will communicate with divisional and senior administrators as needed to meet goals and objectives. This officer will oversee the management of contracts, grants and receipt generated funding within the Division. This officer will assist departments with internal business/financial matters as needed at the direction of the Chief of Staff. This assistance will include liaising within assigned departments as necessary to ensure operational compliance and efficiency.

This officer will generate, manage, monitor divisional budgets and spending as necessary to assure University and System fiscal compliance. The officer shall compile and distribute fiscal/administrative reports that are geared to keep divisional, university and system stakeholders abreast of the current landscape and needs. Operating as support personnel within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, this officer will be responsible for maintaining current University administrative and financial training to support overall divisional compliance measures.

In addition, this officer will work closely with vendors, service providers, and internal departments to ensure that contractual obligations are met and resources are in place for efficient business operations. This includes:

By integrating these fiscal responsibilities with senior level administrative management/support, this officer will plays a key role in enhancing the operational efficiency and fiscal integrity of the Division of Student Affairs.

Other duties as assigned.

Main Office:
Thompson Center Suite 307; other locations may be utilized in Student
Affairs Departments while assisting them with business/financial
operations

8 am to 5 pm; some additional hours may be required based on
programming needs

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration,
public administration, or related business area and at least five years of progressive, supervisory, administrative management or business management experience in a University setting.

12 months

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834