Business Manager, Center for Sport Leadership

Business Manager, Center for Sport Leadership

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Position Summary

VCU's School of Business is inviting talented and enthusiastic candidates to apply for a Business Manager position within our Center for Sport Leadership team. This position will play a critical role in supporting the financial and administrative operations of the Center and will report to the Executive Director.

Typical Responsibilities

• Serve as the vital point of contact for advanced financial and administrative operations, and the day-to-day office management of the graduate program
• Primary responsibility of monitoring the budget for reconciliation of expenses and revenue
  
  
• Assist the Executive Director, faculty, and staff in managing all business functions of the Center
  
  
• Prepare and submit grant proposals in RAMS-SPOT and serve as fiscal administrator and coordinator on external grants secured by Center faculty
  
  
• Collaborate with the School of Business finance team in preparing enrollment projections for the Center as well as confirming projected numbers to actuals
  
  
• Serve as point of contact for current and prospective graduate students regarding financial aid matters
  
  
• Review student accounts to ensure and verify payments to the Center, process and complete required forms for scholarship, financial aid, and graduate assistant funding
  
  
• Coordinate, schedule, prepare, and process reimbursements related to travel (domestic and international) for the Center’s faculty, staff, and students
  
  
• Collaborate with the School of Business Human Resources department in preparation of adjunct faculty contracts and other hiring needs at the Center
  
  
• Serve as administrator for search committees as requested
  
  
• Interpret existing university policies, procedures, laws and regulations to enhance the functions of the Center for Sport Leadership at VCU
  
  
• Ensure that all University policies and procedures and State guidelines are followed
  
  
• Primary point of contact on facilities management and technology agreements
  
  
• Participate in and contribute to student and alumni events related to the Center
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and 5-7 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and analyze detailed financial data, maintain confidentiality, interpret information, and provide logical conclusions and projections
  
  
• Ability to prioritize, anticipate needs, and respond quickly to requests
  
  
• Excellent verbal/written communication and customer service skills
  
  
• Professionalism, discretion, and strong work ethic are imperative
  
  
• Comprehensive skills in various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google suite, and database and presentation programs
  
  
• Must display excellent organizational and time management skills
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and by stated deadlines
  
  
• Attention to detail is essential
  
  
• Demonstrated professional collaboration skills to foster an efficient and effective team environment, while contributing to an environment of integrity and ethical behaviors
  
  
• A professional, pleasant, positive, and helpful service attitude is essential
  
  
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of university budgeting, grant management, financial, and purchasing procedures preferred
• Experience with booking international travel preferred
  
  
• Knowledge and experience of the SAS and Banner financial and reporting system preferred
  
  
• Knowledge of University protocols and organization preferred
  
  
• Experience with facilities management, a plus
  
  
• Experience using Jotform and/or Smartsheet, a plus
  
  

Other Information

For full consideration, please submit applications by June 16th, 2023.

This position is eligible for a hybrid and flexible work schedule once training is complete and as determined by the supervisor of this role. The position’s regular hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week.

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, generous tuition benefit, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

Salary Range: $55,000-70,000

Position Details

Department: Center for Sport Leadership - School of Business

Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT

Restricted Status: No

FTE: 1

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

VCU Role/Title: Dept Business Officer series (FS)

ORP Eligible: Yes

Contact Information

Contact Name: Carrie LeCrom

Contact Email: cwlecrom@vcu.edu