Why this role stands out
This hybrid Business Manager role at the University of Cincinnati offers a fantastic opportunity to significantly impact departmental operations and financial strategy within a reputable academic institution, fostering valuable skills in budgeting, grant administration, and process improvement. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical and leadership capabilities, enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, and are seeking a position that balances professional growth with a flexible work environment.
Quick overview
Job description
The University of Cincinnati seeks a Business Manager for the COM Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. This role oversees budgeting, financial analysis, and grants administration; supports staffing, payroll, and faculty appointments; and manages procurement and vendor relationships. The manager will develop reports for leadership, ensure compliance with university and regulatory policies, and optimize departmental operations. Collaborating with faculty, researchers, and university offices, this position drives efficient resource use in support of education, research, and patient-care-related initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Manage departmental operating and grant budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
- Oversee post-award grant administration and ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies
- Coordinate HR processes including staffing, payroll, appointments, and reappointments
- Lead procurement, contracts, and vendor management for the department
- Prepare financial and operational reports for department and college leadership
- Develop and improve business processes to enhance efficiency and internal controls
- Ensure adherence to university, state, and federal financial regulations
- Support strategic planning, resource allocation, and business planning initiatives
- Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and administrators to meet program needs
- Supervise or coordinate business and administrative support staff
Required Skills
- Budgeting
- Financial analysis
- Grant administration
- People
- Soft or similar ERPExcel and financial reporting tools
- Procurement and vendor management
- Compliance and policy interpretation
- HR administration and payroll
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
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