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Business Manager

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Jul 09, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Business Manager
Union Level
Department	Student Life - Admin (VP Office)
Campus	Stockton
Posting Number	201304088P
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	12
Work Schedule
Position End Date
Open Date	07/07/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship	This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	Reporting to the Executive Director for Resource Management, the Business Manager is responsible for management of financial and budgetary transactions in designated Student Life departments by performing advanced level budgetary and programmatic data collection, analysis and reporting to support student engagement, success and retention. The Business Manager assists in the development of budget plans and projections for the Division of Student Life and provides back-up support to other areas in the Division as assigned.
Essential Functions	Working with University Budget and the Executive Director of Resource Management, develops comprehensive budgets for assigned departments by analyzing data, preparing reports and utilizing knowledge of University, Division and unit's policies, procedures, and practices. Participates in the forecasting, planning and analysis of monthly, quarterly and year-end budget models for the Division of Student Life. Assists leadership in planning for the allocation and management of resources from current, designated/restricted, grant, and gift funds. Provides recommendations for efficiencies and revenue generation per department operations. Develops and maintains strong customer service relationships with staff, faculty, students, student organizations, and other Division constituencies. Works closely and collaboratively with department leadership, and campus partners including Financial Aid, Human Resources, University Budget Office, Payroll, Procurement, Financial Reporting and Development. Submits and reviews contracts in Cobblestone to support AVP and VPSL areas and division functions. Reviews monthly reports, identifying potential budget shortfalls (if any) and develops an action plan, along with the appropriate department manager, to rectify the issues. Reviews posted transactions for accuracy in budget coding and corrects any errors. Reviews and identifies potential budget surpluses/unallocated resources and works with the Division leadership to move funds to support Division goals and objectives. Provides back up to other departments and Business Managers as needed to support the Division of Student Life during vacations, leaves or staff vacancies by cross-training and willingness to learn additional tasks, software and processes. Responsible for the management and maintenance of financial records; Prepares all financial transactions including but not limited to journal entries, budget transfers, requisitions/purchase orders, contracts, and accounts payable for each area as well as processing area/staff reimbursement requests and personnel hiring actions in a timely manner. Provides training, operational, and technical support (e.g. Banner, FAMIS, EMS, Chrome River, Cobblestone, SharePoint, Handshake, etc.) to staff. Assists in the development of procedures and tools to improve department and division operations, focusing on the on-boarding and training of new staff. Attends monthly Business Manager Meetings and upon request may serve on various institutional committees. Improves technical skills and professional knowledge by keeping current with new and leading/best practices, communicating with peers, and attend mutually-agreed upon conferences and professional development opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned. This position serves as Campus Security Authority ( CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree (Two (2) years of full time experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post high school education coursework). Two (2) years of experience in budget management and/or fiscal operations. Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with Ellucian financial software Experience with Emburse Enterprise (Chrome River) software
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties require constant sitting and repetitive motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Frequent walking, standing and simple grasping. Occasional climbing stairs, walking across campus, stooping and reaching. Frequent communication using both spoken and written means. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work performed during standard business hours, may require occasional weekend and evening work to support department, division or university events.
Hiring Range	$70,000 -75,000. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.