Job Description
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
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Job Overview Working collaboratively with the Business Office team, this position is responsible for oversight of all divisions, departments, and programs within the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) in all business functions. Reporting to the Business Officer for CCM, this position includes major management responsibilities for a wide range of projects/tasks associated with primary business operations, academic, and student services. Responsibilities include day-to-day administration of specialized activities related to a business office, providing recommendations and advice to management or other groups on process related topics, and conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, federal, and university regulations. The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $75,000.
Essential Functions - 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 annual budget preparation and perform regular budget reconciliations.
- Monitor grants, contracts, and purchasing cards.
- Determine purchasing priorities and make recommendations.
- Serve as a seasoned and proficient professional.
- Serve as business point-of-contact for faculty, staff, and students.
- Ensure adherence to local, state, federal, and university regulations.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing,
- performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
- Seven (7) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements
Required Experience - Three (3) years of financial and administrative experience, including one (1) year of p revious supervisory experience
Physical Requirements/Work Environment - Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (Learn about UC Benefits) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10-14% of your salary.
Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include: • Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:
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jobs@uc.edu The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ: 98748
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Business Administrator, College-Conservatory of Music Date: Apr 4, 2025
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility: Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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