Posting Number: S05947P

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Salary Range: Commensurate With Experience

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

Looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Interested in joining a dynamic & fun group of professionals? Look no further! Join our team!

The University of Texas at Dallas has an excellent job opportunity for individuals looking to join the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science team as a Business Manager.

Reporting directly to the Department Head, the Business Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective and efficient execution of all financial, operational, and administrative staff functions within the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) in the Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science ( ECS ) at the University of Texas at Dallas. The position is action-oriented and requires high-level organizational and project management skills critical to achieving department objectives. The position further requires a high degree of independent judgment and management skill, including supervising, training, and assessing department staff responsible for finance; human resources; research administration; facilities, space, property, and technology management; and other department operations. The position also acts in an advisory capacity to leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of related accounting and office management/supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in higher education managing large and complex teams with demonstrated leadership, management, scheduling, communication, presentation, and organization skills.

• 5-7 years experience in budgeting, fiscal management, and forecasting within different budget models.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload, and exercise independent thought and sound judgment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service to a group of staff, students, faculty, and administration.

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to understand the big picture of finance operations.

• Proficiency in Windows-based software applications and ERP systems such as PeopleSoft or comparable software.

• Considerable experience in research contract administration.

• Nurture a collaborative and civil environment and demonstrate personal accountability.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and represent the university ethically and professionally.

Important Message:

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator (ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator (TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu) .