Manager, Business Operations

In this role you will manage and optimize the department's business operations, ensuring financial oversight and efficient processes. You will work closely with department leadership to plan, monitor, and report on budgets, and to implement policies that align with university guidelines. You will lead HR actions for staff and strengthen internal controls to support strategic goals. This and cross-unit collaboration drive operational excellence within the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology.

• Plan, coordinate and evaluate the department's business operations, including budgeting, reporting and process improvement
• Develop and monitor the annual department budget per university policies
• Conduct financial analysis, monitor variances, and suggest performance improvements
• Support strategic financial planning and advise senior management on execution
• Formulate policies to support the department mission and ensure compliance with university policies
• Oversee expenditures, approve financial transactions, and manage cost-effective resources
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with procedures
• Execute human resources actions and lead staff recruitment and performance reporting
• Ensure travel arrangements, vendor and contract processing, and monthly budget summaries for unit Directors
• Manage fiscal operations for CARD and affiliated programs (ASAC and IBIS) excluding grant management
• Supervise p-card and travel card expenses and reconciliations
• Process consulting and vendor agreements and invoices
• Coordinate volunteer applications and travel logistics for faculty and staff
• Produce monthly budget summaries for unit Directors
• Adapt duties as needed and align with department goals

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Operational management and process optimization
• Strategic financial planning and budgeting experience
• Ability to lead and develop a team
• Proficiency with office software and relevant computer applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with internal controls and compliance

• leadership
• team collaboration
• change management
• office software proficiency
• financial analysis and budgeting tools
• internal controls and compliance systems