<p>Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors</p> <p>Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."</p> <p>With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.</p> <p>UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.</p> <p>Job Overview</p> <p>The Business Manager supports the research mission of the Department of Surgery by managing financial, administrative, and operational activities. This role ensures efficient coordination of research grants, budgets, and personnel to advance the department's research objectives. This role will have direct supervisory responsibilities of a unit or multiple units, in addition to management responsibilities for a wide range of projects/tasks associated with primary business operations, academic, or student services.</p> <p>Responsibilities include day-to-day administration of specialized activities related to a business office and reports to management, provide recommendations and advice to management or other groups on process related topics and conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, and federal, and university regulations.</p> <p>Hybrid remote work option available (OH/IN/KY residents) after training, per university policies.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Assist in the management of the financial, administrative, and operational activities of a varied business unit with a considerable income generation component. </li><li>Oversee financial and administrative operations for research and quality/performance improvements projects, including budget preparation, grant and contract monitoring, and compliance with university, state, and federal regulations. </li><li>Coordinate purchasing priorities and recommend capital expenditures to support research infrastructure. </li><li>May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). </li><li>Provide guidance and facilitation to faculty and staff on research-related processes, grant submissions and/or IRB protocols. </li><li>Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting for research funding and expenditures. </li><li>Support quality improvement projects across the department. </li><li>Perform related duties based on departmental need to support departmental research goals. This job description can be changed at any time. </li></ul> <p>Required Education</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field. </li><li>Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. </li></ul> <p>Required Experience</p> <p>Three (3) years of financial and administrative experience.</p> <p>Additional Qualifications Considered</p> <ul> <li>Experience in research administration or financial management, ideally in an academic or medical research setting. </li><li>Knowledge of grant management, university policies, and research compliance regulations. </li><li>Strong organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements/Work Environment</p> <ul> <li>Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. </li></ul> <p>Compensation and Benefits</p> <p>UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:</p> <p>Comprehensive Tuition Remission</p> <p>UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.</p> <p>Robust Retirement Plans</p> <p>As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10-14% of your salary.</p> <p>Real Work-Life Balance</p> <p>UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:</p> <p>Vacation and sick time</p> <p>11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)</p> <p>6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents</p> <p>Additional Benefits Include:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary based on experience </li><li>Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) </li><li>Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs </li><li>Professional development & mentorship opportunities </li></ul> <p>To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html</p> <p>UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents</p> <p>Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.</p> <p>The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>REQ: 98905</p> <p>SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE</p> <p>Research Business Manager, Department of Sugery, College of Medicine</p> <p>Date: May 2, 2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Cincinnati, OH, US</p> <p>Facility: Main Campus</p>