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Business Manager, Rossin College

Apply now Job no: 503074
Work type: Exempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Finance/Accounting

Lehigh University is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual for the position of Business Manager S88600 within the College of Engineering & App/Scien department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the financial oversight and administration of one of the university's most dynamic and innovative colleges.

As the Business Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and advising departmental accounts across eight departments
• Managing spending, allocations, and utilization of departmental funds
• Providing financial support for payroll, faculty One-Card, fund transfers, budget assignments, and departmental expenditures
• Offering financial forecasting and reporting support for research accounts and grants
• Preparing research proposal budgets
• Managing the allocation of research funds for personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment
• Overseeing financial support for faculty research accounts, internal/external grants, equipment maintenance, and research-related funding

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
Three to five years of related work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and financial management software
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

This position is a Grade: 9 - 40, offering an approximate salary of $54,390-$66,190. The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor. This position has fiscal or financial responsibilities other than employee expense activity, such as processing or approving transactions; monitoring or preparing budgets; or generating income for University. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.  

Lehigh University offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salaries, generous retirement plans, and exceptional healthcare coverage. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment that promotes intellectual growth, professional development, and personal well-being.

If you are a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong financial management skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us at Lehigh University and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and research.

The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety.  Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

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