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UabBUSINESS OFFICER I
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Salary$53k – $85k
LocationUniversity
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
Three (3) years of related experience
Proficient in Excel
Self-Starter Diligent in following through on assignments
Highly organized, with keen attention to detail
Strong financial skills and problem-solving ability
Ability to work with a high degree of independence
Strong communication skills and customer service skills
Maintain confidentiality of information
Experience with Oracle
Skills
Excel
Oracle
About the role
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a BUSINESS OFFICER I to serve in the capacity of business and/or operations manager for assigned units within the School of Engineering. Operating under minimal supervision, responsibilities may encompass financial, administrative, personnel, space and database management. Coordinates implementation of policies and procedures. Serves as financial/budgets/grants management officer for assigned areas. Directs administrative operations of assigned unit and supervises support staff. May solicit funds and perform special projects as needed. Responsible for financial management/budget, personnel policy administration, space and facilities planning, general ledger and/or grants account reconciliation, policy interpretation and enforcement. Interacts with University administrative units and assures the integrity of department/school administration and financial operations. Provides financial guidance to staff and appropriate University personnel and coordinates integration with university systems.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Budget management: assist in labor planning and annual budgets for assigned units. Ensure proper accounting of general ledger accounts; provide guidance on major equipment purchases and bid laws; reconcile assigned accounts and provide timely reports to Department Chair and Director on monthly basis. Analyze account activity and proactively resolve budget v. actual issues. Review and approve purchase orders, P-card transactions and payment requests for accuracy and appropriateness.
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Post-award grants management: pay and post invoices, prepare reports; process funding source changes. Ensure proper accounting of grant accounts; May reconcile grant accounts and provide reporting and analysis. Space and facilities planning: Collaborate with department in preparation of the annual space survey
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Personnel: Assist HR Generalist with recruitment process. Prepare personnel action documents. May manage personnel action databases. Review and approve personnel action documents initiated by department for accuracy and appropriateness.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
(Annual Salary: $52,555 - $85,400)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Nice to have
Preferred skills:
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Proficient in Excel
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Self-Starter Diligent in following through on assignments
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Highly organized, with keen attention to detail
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Strong financial skills and problem-solving ability
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Ability to work with a high degree of independence
•
Strong communication skills and customer service skills
•
Maintain confidentiality of information
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Experience with Oracle
Legal
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix…