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Position: University Business Officer (Updated May 8, 2008)
Non-classified, full-time, 12 month appointment.
The University and the Community
Idaho State University (ISU) is a comprehensive doctoral research university with an annual operating budget of over $250 million. ISU offers a wide range of certificate and degree programs, including: technical certificates; associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees; post-doctoral certificates, and residency programs in family medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. The University has seven colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Professions, Pharmacy, and Technology. ISU has a statewide mission for education in the health professions. Through its outreach centers, early college program, and distance education classrooms, ISU delivers a wide range of courses and programs throughout the state. ISU’s main campus is located in Pocatello, a community of approximately 60,000 nestled in a scenic mountain valley in southeastern Idaho. Pocatello is within a three hour drive of world-class skiing and outdoor recreation areas such as Sun Valley, Jackson Hole, Yellowstone and the Salt Lake City area.
Responsibilities
Idaho State University is searching for University Business Officers (UBO) to provide guidance to the College Deans and facilitate the Dean’s implementation of the full range of administrative, fiscal and human resources activities within the College, including resource planning, budget control, financial analysis and fiscal oversight of instructional and research programs, space administration, and organizational and operational improvements. Operating under a dual reporting relationship to the College Dean and the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the UBO functions as both a member of the College management team and as a member of the Council of University Business Officers in the Office of Finance and Administration. Duties may include facilitating short- and long-term strategic planning for all operations, including department personnel and staffing, instructional and research programs, and other programmatic services. The UBO makes recommendations to the College Dean and works with Department Chairs/Managers to address short and long-term budget and programmatic issues and requirements and is responsible for ensuring that department fiscal and administrative operations and practices comply with university and State policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors’ Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or related field. Four years full-time professional work related experience.
Leadership: Understands the role of the College and how it fits into the larger organization. Maintains a vision of an effective organization and operation and understands the importance of cultivating relationships across the organization to accomplish work and meet constituent needs. Seeks to accomplish goals with measurable results and empowers others to do the same.
Business and Financial Analysis and Planning: Demonstrated skills and knowledge of the principles and practices of business management. Demonstrated experience in financial planning and budget analysis. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying federal, state, and University regulations and policies governing business and accounting activities, health and safety issues, facilities and space usage and maintenance, confidentiality of records and information, and computer technology. Possesses some level of experience and/or education related to grant and contract administration and related federal and state compliance policies.
Human Resources Development: Demonstrated skills and knowledge of the basic principles and practices of human resources management. Demonstrated skills and knowledge of general personnel policies and procedures. Views people as the organization’s core asset.
Planning: Possesses basic knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, analytical, and program evaluation methodologies.
Community Building and Communications: Possesses supervisory and team building skills sufficient to effectively recruit, train, motivate, resolve problems or conflicts, and build an effective service-oriented, team environment. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to implement principles of performance management, diversity, and coaching to enhance contributions to the College mission. Demonstrated ability to build constructive and effective relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters of Business Administration
- Masters of Public Administration
- Certified Public Accountant
Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience; competitive benefits package.
Application
Submit a cover letter which explains how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, résumé, and contact information for three current professional references to:
Idaho State University
Office of Human Resources
University Business Officer Search
921 S. 8th, Stop 8107
Pocatello, ID 83209-8107
or
Email: hr@isu.edu
Review of applications will begin upon receipt; position(s) will remain open until filled. For further information about ISU visit www.isu.edu/. Phone (208) 282-2517, Fax (208) 282-4976.
Idaho State University is an AA/EEO Employer. Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Idaho State University is committed to an environment of civility, respect, and tolerance within the University community.