<p>Boston College Introduction</p> <p>Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Business Manager</p> <p>The Business Manager, Student Affairs Business Service Center (SABSC) provides direction and critical oversight for the financial operations of all Student Affairs departments and over 200 student organizations. This role leads a team responsible for high-volume financial processing, procurement, student hiring and deposit services. The Business Manager ensures the efficient, accurate, and timely execution of financial transactions within the university system and maintains a strong customer service orientation that supports the University's student formation mission.</p> <p>The successful candidate will bring a proactive leadership style, strong fiscal acumen, and a deep commitment to efficiency and inclusion. They will act as a strategic partner in advancing student engagement, administrative effectiveness, and organizational stewardship. By developing staff, streamlining fiscal operations, and promoting compliance with university policies, the Business Manager directly contributes to a robust student-centered environment.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Provide strategic and daily leadership, including coaching, training, and performance management for the team. </li><li>Oversee all fiscal operations for Student Affairs, managing approximately 400 chartstrings and significant procurement activity. </li><li>Act as a primary resource for student organizations and departmental staff, offering expert guidance on complex financial policies and procedures. </li><li>Create and deliver training for students and staff on financial transactions, PCard use, and best practices. </li><li>Ensure adherence to university policies for procurement, accounts payable, and cash services, coordinating closely with central financial offices. </li><li>Lead efforts to assess workflows and enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. </li><li>Maintain and improve the SABSC website and communications to ensure clear and accessible information. </li><li>Work with divisional partners to achieve shared goals and contribute to broader institutional initiatives. </li></ul> <p>Each staff member in the Division of Student Affairs is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.</p> <p>Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $76,050 to $95,050; salary commensurate with relevant experience.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education, or related field preferred. </li><li>3-5 years of fiscal and administrative experience with demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience. </li><li>Proficiency in PeopleSoft Financials and HR systems, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite. </li><li>Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences. </li><li>Demonstrated commitment to customer service and continuous improvement. </li></ul> <p>Closing Statement</p> <p>Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:</p> <ul> <li>Tuition remission for Employees </li><li>Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements </li><li>Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance </li><li>Low-Cost Life Insurance </li><li>Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans </li><li>Paid Holidays Annually </li><li>Generous Sick and Vacation Pay </li><li>Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook </li></ul> <p>Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.</p> <p>Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.</p>