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MLK Union Business Manager

MLK Union Business Manager

Eastern Illinois University’s is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Business Manager.  This position supports the business operation of the MLK University Union.

Description of Primary Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the daily operation of the MLK Union Ticket Office, including student staff supervision, and reconciling the daily cash needs for the businesses in the MLK Union.

2. Provide services offered by the Union Ticket Office including bus service transportation, balloon bouquets, cake ordering, and student care packages, and research additional services to offer.

3. Generate financial reports and monitor the fiscal performance for all business operations located in the MLK Union.

4. Manage business correspondences and contracts between MLK Union and off-campus vendors. Process Request for Payment (RFP) and invoices for Union businesses. Serve as liaison between the MLK Union and the EUI Business office.

5. Assist the MLK Union staff with purchasing, accounts payable, and accounting needs. Assist with various departmental administrative functions such as bi-weekly/monthly payroll, new hire paperwork, monthly/yearly inventory upkeep, and annual key special events hosted by the MLK Union

6. Maintain departmental record retention schedules consistent with institutional and state procedures.

7. Collaborate with the Procurement Office to approve P-Card purchases and create requisitions/purchase orders for all business operations in the MLK Union.

8. Adhere to all Internal Governing Policies (IGP’s) related to financial policies/procedures, as well as state finance policies.

 Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

A. bachelor’s degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field.

OR

B. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience.

OR

C. A combination of such education and/or work experience totaling three (3) years (36 months), as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: o 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) o 60 semester hours or an associate’s degree equals eighteen months (18 months) o 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

NOTE: A master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience. Salary: $20.66 - $24.00/hour. Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $20.66 - $24.00/hour.

The Civil Service Examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified applicants. To apply, please submit application, resume, transcripts, and references online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. EIU offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums as well as flexible options for medical coverage. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes at least 12 paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick time. AA/EEOE