Business Manager

Company : Lone Star College

Job Type : Full Time

Houston, Tx

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Job Description - Business Manager

Job Title: Business Manager

Location: LSC-Montgomery

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 41270
Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning
The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.
Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-Montgomery
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.
Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The Business Manager manages and coordinates assigned areas' business functions. Creates and implements processes to ensure effective operations of department using own judgment and independent discretion. Reviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives, and confers with others to obtain data required for planning department activities such as prioritizing work, status of work and problems encountered. Manages and provides guidance for department staff. Provides input into budget planning and continuously monitors costs and budgets. Evaluates procedures, practices and personnel, and creates and implements processes to ensure department stays in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Manages day-to-day operations of Business Services office including but not limited to AR/AP, Student Financials, and CollectionsManages and supervises full-time and/or part-time staff as assigned; Gives directions, resolves problems, prepares schedules and sets deadlines to ensure efficiency of workflowCreates and implements business processes to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; Creates marketing and customer service plans to ensure effective operations of Business ServicesManages resolution process for student issues/complaints related to student financials and communicates resolution to studentsReviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives, and confers with others to obtain data required for planning department activities such as prioritizing work, status of work and problems encountered Monitors cost and budgets, and assists with budget recommendations Instills a culture of exceptional customer service in all staff through training, modeling, and supervision Makes presentations at a variety of workshops/trainings/information sessions as neededIdentifies, develops, and implements administrative "best practices" and re-engineers processes as needed to ensure efficiency, documentation, and information sharing Completes ad-hoc projects as assigned; Performs research, compiles information, analyzes data, and provides detailed reports and presentations as needed Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Strong interpersonal skills and outstanding written and verbal communication skillsSkilled in areas of purchasing, budgeting, financial administration, financial reporting and personnel administrationExcellent attention to detail Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines Must have initiative, be a self-starter, and have strong analytical skillsAbove average skills in the utilization of computer systems, including PCs to extract (query) and report on informationAbility to work with minimal supervision and maintain confidential information PHYSICAL ABILITIES:The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipmentInterface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:One year experience working in higher education PeopleSoft experience Salary
Hiring salary range is $58,625 - $67,419
Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.
Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:
Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
If the position was full time or part time
If the position was paid or unpaid
Level of degree completed including date earned.
Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree
Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.
Special Instructions Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.
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Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.