Business Manager - UBA/Facilities

Department

University Business Administrators - Facilities

Responsibilities

The Business Manager is responsible for the management of procurement activities and P-Card processes for the University Business Administrators Program at Facilities.

• Serves as primary Facilities liaison with Central Procurement Services and the Controller's Office to address and resolve any concerns or impediments related to operational effectiveness and efficient requisition processing.
• Reviews and approves departmental requisitions for accuracy and compliance with State and University accounting, fiscal, and procurement regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Serves as primary contact for Facilities staff to assist with complex requisition needs and returns, as well as communicates procurement process and policy changes.
• Develops, maintains, and compiles reports pertaining to the status of the purchasing of goods and services; provides data for cost and budgetary studies and trend review. Utilizes AIM and OMNI queries and reports closely monitoring, analyzing, verifying, and performing frequent fiscal audits of requisitions to ensure internal controls are adequate and followed.
• Responsible for monitoring Purchase Orders and encumbrance balances monthly, ensuring the procurement obligations are accurate and POs are closed on a timely basis.
• Responsible for the supervision, hiring, development, training, and evaluations for procurement staff within Facilities. Provides leadership and directions of best practices by interpreting, monitoring, and analyzing information regarding operating policies.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Previous experience with procurement functions such as purchasing of goods via purchase order/p-card/check request, obtaining quotes, vendor relations, etc.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Minimum starting salary in the low $50,000's commensurate with education and experience.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at : https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .