Business Manager, Honors College - UT Chattanooga

University of Tennessee•Chattanooga, TN

1d•$60,250 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for a Business Manager position supporting the Honors College. This role operates in a dynamic academic environment and serves as the primary administrator for financial management, human resources, purchasing, payroll, and office administration. The Business Manager ensures compliance with university fiscal and personnel policies and delivers high-level financial and operational support to leadership. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining all financial, purchasing, payroll, and personnel records and for preparing detailed executive-level reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (field open)
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working in a professional environment
Wide knowledge and experience using Excel
Demonstrated project management experience
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working in higher education
Excellent communication skills
Experience planning events
Knowledge of financial management practices, including budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and account reconciliation
Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
Skill in preparing, analyzing, and maintaining financial and personnel records and reports
Skill in effective written and verbal communication with faculty, staff, students, and external partners
Ability to interpret and apply institutional policies and procedures with accuracy and discretion
Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex organizational environment

Nice To Haves

Two (2) to three (3) years of managing budgets and accounts
Two (2) to three (3) years managing fiscal and personnel policies
Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, or related financial functions

Responsibilities

Manages all state and restricted budgets for the Honors College, including developing projections and maintaining a detailed shadow ledger
Tracks, requests, and administers scholarship funds and accounts
Monitors expenditures and ensures compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines
Serves as a primary financial resource for faculty and staff
Collaborates with Business & Financial Affairs, Purchasing, Sponsored Programs, Disbursements, and external vendors
Serves as the point of contact for faculty and staff HR questions
Coordinates faculty, staff, and adjunct hiring processes, including serving on search committees
Manages payroll, personnel actions, and onboarding for faculty, graduate assistants, and student workers
Prepares annual personnel reports for federal, state, and institutional surveys
Oversees purchasing requests, purchase orders, contracts, and accounts payable
Coordinates contract approval processes and vendor relationships
Resolves invoice, payment, shipment, and contract issues
Provides financial data and reporting as required
Manages day-to-day operations of the Honors College administrative office
Directs and supports Honors College student assistants
Coordinates travel arrangements for faculty, staff, and student programs (including multi-day trips)
Supports events such as Honors College graduation and special programs
Manages shared resources, inventory, space reservations, and general email communications