Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Provides tactical management control of, and responsibility for, an academic, or administrative unit, including the functions of planning, directing, staffing, budgeting and making day-to-day business operating decisions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); four years of management level experience in a related area, which has included developing and maintaining administrative systems and proper accounting, or related records; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. Specific departments may require background skills pertinent to their operation.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Initiates functional, cost-effective business, or service systems, which accomplish unit objectives.
2. Handles, or provides for an accounting system to support the necessary daily operation of the department.
3. Exercises prudent financial control according to correct policy and procedures to ensure the unit operates within budget and other constraints.
4. Reviews change in University policy, federal regulations and contractual requirements and coordinate their implementation.
5. Provides effective supervision over subordinate staff.
6. Provides advice to faculty and staff on policy and procedure questions.

Comments

The value of accounts maintained by this position range between $8,000,000 and $12,000,000 with the complexity of account maintenance being the critical factor, rather than the dollar amount only.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.