Manager, Business Operation - Bascom Palmer, Miami, FL

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for Manager, Business Operations in Miami, Florida. The Manager, Business Operations evaluates, administers, and manages all business and administrative matters including budget, operations, programs and personnel administration for the assigned department. This position also provides financial analysis and strategic planning as well as manages the budgetary controls in partnership with various levels of management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of financial operations and management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
• Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Manages, implements, coordinates, plans and evaluates the business operations for the department/division, which may include statistical, performance and managerial reporting, budget support, capital planning, and process improvement.
• Develops and ensures adherence to department’s annual budget, in accordance with University guidelines and policies.
• Participates in financial analysis and planning including monitoring and reporting on monthly budget variances and opportunities to improve performance.
• Advances strategic financial plan and makes recommendations to senior management on how to best execute the department’s plan.
• Formulates department policies and guidelines to carry out the University and department mission.
• Oversees the review, approval and reporting of all expenditures.
• Reviews and approves financial transactions.
• Creates and manages support systems to ensure availability of cost effective supplies, equipment, and management information.
• Monitors contractual obligations and ensures consistency with departmental budget, goals, and programmatic initiatives.
• Evaluates existing internal controls and approval processes and makes recommendations on how to improve fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.
• Implements department human resources actions, which may include hiring, terminations, salary etc.
• Recruits, trains and prepares performance reports for staff.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees