University of Detroit Mercy · 13 hours ago
E&S Business Operations and Budget Manager
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expUniversity of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education seeking an E&S Business Operations and Budget Manager. This role is responsible for performing business and financial operations for the College of Engineering & Science, including budget management, purchasing, payroll authorizations, and supporting faculty with financial aspects of grants.
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Responsibilities
Execute day-to-day College business/financial activities ensuring spending is appropriate and within budget
Create requisitions for creating purchase orders to authorize expenditures in the College. Ensuring that all purchases are in compliance with University policy
Improve operational efficiencies
Liaise with University's Finance Office and with external vendors to resolve any issues with payments or financial transactions
Manage and process payroll authorizations, stipends, tuition remission, check requests, reimbursements, advances, etc
Work with Grant Post-Award personnel to support faculty, staff, and administrators in the College with processes for grant spending
Act as the primary interface between the College of Engineering & Science and the University offices of the Controller, Budget, Purchasing/Accounts Payable, HR, and IT
Provide analysis of financial reports. Complete annual salary surveys and reports
Maintain College specific written policies and procedures regarding financial and business operations
Reconcile P-Card purchases
In conjunction with the Dean, E&S Department Chairs/Directors, and University Budget Office, develop and oversee the College budget formation for the College's (currently 11) budget areas
Maintain budget oversight for operational and restricted funds within the College
Conduct budget status reviews each semester with the Dean and Department Chairs/Directors
Review, communicate, provide training and oversee financial/business management practices within the College
Track and maintain faculty start-up fund accounts. Provide training on university financial policies and regular communication with these faculty about their start-up funds
Work with the University Post-Awards office to assist faculty with managing their grant budgets
Advise the Dean on financial/business items needing attention and on improvements for operating efficiency
Provide oversight for lab managers purchasing
Track and maintain awarded funds to faculty, including start-up funds, UDMPU 11.6 funds, etc. and work with UDMPU on these types of disbursements
Train new and current employees on relevant financial processes and procedures for the University and the College
Working with Deans Office personnel to assist with the onboarding of new College employees, hiring processes, and adherence to hiring processes and proceedures
Assist in managing projects and communications with Deans Office and Facilities around project and building issues
Assist with budgeting and coordination of events and vendors
Collaborate with College leadership on processing and managing contracts, MOU's, etc
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
A college degree or four to eight years of work experience in a related field
Two years to five years (Equivalent combination of education and employment)
Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a supportive, diverse work environment
Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, spreadsheets, and databases
Must be technically able to input and extract information from databases and prepare reports
Must be discrete, extremely well organized, able to multitask and prioritize
Must be diplomatic and collaborative
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues when appropriate
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment
Proactive and service orientation, including actively looking for ways to help students, faculty, and staff
Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, relationship building, boundary spanning, and teamwork
Ability to work independently, as well as with students, faculty, and staff
Ability to critically think and act as a team player and take initiative
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a relevant area
Business background preferred
Experience with Ellucian Banner ERP preferred
Benefits
Medical - Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
Dental - UDM's School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents
Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM
Vision - Exams and lenses every 12 months
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered.
Employee Assistance Program - Provided to everyone in your household.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
Life and AD&D - One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars.
Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance
Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan - UDM provides matches up to 8%
Company
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Detroit Mercy is a school in Detroit.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (20)
2024 (11)
2023 (7)
2022 (11)
2021 (6)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.92MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-08-25Grant· $0.12M
2023-12-13Grant· $3.79M
Leadership Team
Maryke Nijhuis Neiberg
Dean
Recent News
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