University of Connecticut

Department of Student Activities

Administrative Manager - Accounting & Business Operations

(Administrative Manager 1- UCP 6)

Search # 2015175

 

The Department of Student Activities at the University of Connecticut announces the opening of a full-time Administrative Manager- Accounting and Business Operations (Administrative Manager 1- UCP 6) position with the Student Activities Business Office.  This position will manage and supervise the Student Trustee Organizations at the Storrs and Regional Campuses.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  Assist in financial and administrative development and evaluation of policies, procedures and services to the Student Trustee organizations at the Storrs and/or Regional Campuses; supervise and provide direction to the Student Trustee Organizations at the Storrs and/or Regional Campuses; assist with implementing goals and establishing procedures for programs and services; evaluate quality of services and recommend improvements; develop and implement training for staff and students; supervise and train Student Trustee Organization staff and assist to determine staffing needs, schedules and assignments within established guidelines and interpret policies and procedures to assigned staff; provide business and accounting direction, guidance and support to the Student Trustee Organizations; ensure compliance with State and University policies, procedures and sound business practices and make recommendations for improvements; review contracts, purchase orders and vouchers and ensure appropriate supporting documentation; approve documents for payment; establish and maintain regular communication with students and staff; plan/coordinate/attend regular meetings with the officers of the Student Trustee Organizations; serve as liaison between the Student Trustee Organizations and the University’s Office of Internal Audit, the Office of State Auditors, University departments, state and federal agencies and other internal or external groups; serve as liaison and consultant to the Student Fee Advisory Committee; assist the Student Trustee Organization Officers to comply with requests from the Student Fee Advisory Committee; assist organizations with budget development; maintain and monitor financial ledgers; prepare budget reports and forecasts and monitor revenues and expenditures; monitor Student Trustee accounts and student fee allocations; coordinate and facilitate Student Trustee Organization purchasing through University departments and systems; responsible for coordinating the Graduate Student Loan Fund; develop/implement/monitor Student Trustee Organizations student employment policies and procedures; assist in developing policies and procedures to comply with the State of Connecticut Accounting Procedures Manual- Activity and Welfare Funds, generally accepted accounting principles and local, state and federal requirements and regulations; may be assigned responsibilities for other department services or projects, which may be on-going or short-term, and which require planning/coordination/supervision; maintain close and cooperative relationship between students and staff in the department, Student Trustee Organizations, internal and external constituents; serve as a resource regarding information about programs and/or services, policies and procedures; maintain appropriate files and records; perform special projects and related duties as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field; two years’ experience in administration involving accounting, budgeting, purchasing, or general business management including supervisory experience, or Master’s degree in business management and at least one year of administrative experience including supervisory experience; excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices; ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures; ability to analyze and evaluate financial methods and procedures; ability to audit financial records and make recommendations; ability to multitask; ability to resolve problems independently, efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines; demonstrated ability to work effectively with students; strong computer skills; experience with Microsoft WORD and EXCEL; ability to work with various computer software financial applications; willingness to work irregular and flexible hours; willingness and ability to travel to the Regional Campuses.

 

Preferred Qualifications:  Master’s degree in business, accounting or related field; experience with college student organizations; experience with college student leadership and development; experience working with QuickBooks; experience with PeopleSoft; experience with Kuali Financial Systems. 

 

This is a full-time, 12-month position.  Anticipated salary is in the upper 40K with excellent benefits.  Anticipated start date is December 1, 2014.

 

Interested candidates please submit a letter of application and resume that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications and requirements of this position, and contact information for three professional references using Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu.  Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. Screening will begin immediately. The University of Connecticut is EEO/AA employer and in keeping with our commitment to build a culturally diverse community, the University of Connecticut invites applications from women, people with disabilities and members of minority groups. (Search # 2015175)