Operations and Finance Manager, Geography

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Ref. No.: 00695

Position ID:
201664

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that
unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique
character – shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life – promotes extraordinary student success, research,
and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than
about having a great job – it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff
appreciate Binghamton’s collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our
diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value
cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge
its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international
students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration,
and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all
to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $57,151

The Operations and Finance Manager will:

• Provide administrative support to the Chair and Program Directors
• Advise
  Chair, Program Directors and others with respect to university programs/policies
• Assist the Chair with problem
  solving
• Identify practical ways to improve efficiency
• Oversee financial accounts and assist with budgeting and other
  financial matters
• Attend meetings with Chair and Assistant and Associate Deans as needed
• Assist Chair with tracking and
  estimating revenues and expenses
• Prepare budget monthly/compile data from Business Intelligence platform as needed
• Meet with
  Chair to go over budget as needed
• Keep track of various accounts and manage balance transfers as appropriate
• Oversee
  tracking of summer/winter enrollments to assist Chair in revenue projections
• Curricular planning, course scheduling and
  promotion
• Assist Chair and Program Directors with curricular planning and solving related problems
• Prepare curriculum plan
  files, coordinate with Harpur Dean’s office, and attend planning meetings with Chair and Harpur Dean’s office
• Attend department
  meetings, take attendance and detailed notes, create minutes
• Prepare and circulate draft of course schedules and enter in
  Banner
• Maintain contacts with adjuncts and summer/winter instructors
• Maintain “Course Guide” information to faculty and
  instructors for editing each semester. Maintain complete listing for future reference
• Edit and submit material for University
  Catalogue / Bulletin
• Maintain instructor course offering history for each faculty member
• Promotion of Winter and Summer
  courses
• Coordinate staff responsibilities to ensure uninterrupted operations when staff are absent from work
• Compile
  statistics, generate departmental reports, and assist with special projects as needed
• Provide administrative support for the
  graduate and undergraduate programs
• Work under the supervision of chair and the director of graduate studies to monitor graduate
  student appointments and financial support determined by faculty for purposes of department budgeting
• Assist faculty as a liaison to
  the Research Foundation for external grant support
• Purchase items as directed on behalf of the department and
  faculty
• Provide support for department computers and labs

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
• 2+ years of
  experience in an office administration role, i.e. records management, resource allocation, budget and financial management, maintenance of
  confidential records, etc.
• Experience with office computer software, i.e. office products, email, online calendar management,
  database management, etc.

Preferred:

• Accounting training and/or experience
• Computer technical support
  training and/or experience

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need
it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that
Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a
pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that
an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is
extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please
contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed “To the Search
Committee.”

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program,
please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

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