Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Business Manager I

Main Campus, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Business DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelProcurementHRCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • This position is responsible for administering and monitoring activities related to budgeting, procurement, human resources, and grant management.
  • Responsibilities include processing and approving financial and personnel transactions, interpreting and managing budgets, overseeing payroll expense transfers, and supporting purchasing card functions.
  • If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Responsibilities

  • The role also involves developing and implementing operating policies and procedures to ensure effective and compliant business practices across the College.
  • FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration.
  • We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
  • Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
  • Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
  • The Business Manager I provides comprehensive support and oversight of business operations within the Lutgert College of Business.

Requirements

  • Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Nice to have

  • Experience with Banner enterprise application.
  • Experience managing others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skills

  • Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
  • Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
  • Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, finance and management principles, practices and procedures.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects.
  • Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
  • Ability to use effective decision making and problem-solving techniques.
  • Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures consistently.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.

Compensation

  • Oversees human resources functions such as recruitment efforts, rate planning, salary increases, position control, payroll, compensation actions, adjunct/overload contracts, appointments, and other personnel processes.

This listing is sourced directly from Florida Gulf Coast University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.