Business Manager - College of Engineering - Department of Engineering And Public Policy

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The Department of Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) is a unique department in the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University which addresses important problems in technology and policy. We educate technically skilled students to be leaders in policy-focused research; we work on policy problems in which the technology matters.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Engineering and Public Policy seeks a Business Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by managing and directing all financial functions for the academic department, and such other tasks as assigned to you.

Core Responsibilities:

• Leading the department’s engagements with administrative and academic units across the university to ensure efficiency, compliance, and best practices.
• Analyzing and presenting financial reports to the department head, College of Engineering (CoE), and others, and ensuring financial data and financial resources are steady and supporting operational and academic requirements.
• Attending regular CoE Department Administrator (DA) meetings, faculty meetings, staff leadership meetings, Office of Human Resource meetings, and other meetings pertinent to the role.
• Managing all staff reporting to the position to effectively recruit, train, evaluate, motivate, delegate, and monitor their activities.
• Ensuring compliance with University, College of Engineering, and departmental policies, and guidelines. This includes approving a vast array and high volume of transactions including Workday, Oracle delegate access, Purchase Orders, Non-Employee Expense Reimbursement, Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance Systems, HR recruiting, Purchasing Card Verification Report, and others for faculty, staff, and students.
• Directing and leading policy development for departmental programs and university programs administered at the department level.
• Overseeing and leading the budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the department head.
• Directly and indirectly supervising all accounting transactions to include purchase orders, P-Card transactions, reimbursements, transfers, journal entries, labor scheduling, recharge center billing, deposits, award processing, donor gift processing, and Workday transactions.
• Managing the departmental hiring system in conjunction with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) and the College of Engineering.
• Proactively working to improve business operations as a key academic department within the CoE and the University.
• Ensure the sharing of information and ideas and facilitate problem solving methods.
• Engage department, CoE and University stakeholders to identify issues, solutions, and support for continuous improvement.
• Supervising robust management processes to purchase materials and supplies for research labs, academic programs and events, course buying, and departmental needs.
• Managing departmental space and facilities by assigning offices, developing and implementing policies for managing shared spaces such as lounges, study areas, conference and other meeting rooms.
• Updating and implementing all necessary business policies and accounting practices.
• Understands and respects all roles in the department: faculty, staff, students.  Works to ensure success for all.
• Other duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Time management
• People and staff management skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required (Master’s degree preferred)
• 8-10 years of accounting and finance experience
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

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