| Position Title: | Director, Auxiliary Business Operations | | | Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | | | Advertised Salary: | Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) | | | FLSA: | Exempt | | | Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | | | Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | | | At Will/Just Cause: | At Will | | | Summary of Position: | Provide guidance and oversight in the areas of budgeting, financial and operational protocols for all areas within Auxiliary Enterprises. Provide direct support to the Bookstore and Printing Services for day to day operations. | | | Position Type: | Staff | | | Required Education: | Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field. | | | Required Work Experience: | Five years of related work experience with two years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in several of the following areas: Project Management, Bookstore or Retail, Budgeting, Inventory Management, POS Systems, Auditing, Blackboard Transact or similar system, Banner ERP or similar system. | | | Required Licenses and Certifications: | | | | Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Master’s Degree, CASP Certification.
Experience in higher education or similar industry; experience working with revenue generating operations. | | | Duties/Responsibilities: | Participate in the development of the overall auxiliary budget and monitor that fiscal expenditures and fund transfers are in accordance with the budget and University accounting policies and procedures.
Perform a variety of financial analyses that identify trends and recommendations to help inform decision making and forecasts.
Review and/or develop internal controls and cash handling procedures for auxiliary operations including Bookstore, Printing Services, Katke Golf Course, Racquet and Fitness Center, Early Learning Center, and Dining Services. Review and perform audits on an ongoing basis.
Review and/or develop inventory management processes and procedures for auxiliary operations including Bookstore, Printing Services, Katke Golf Course, and Racquet and Fitness Center. Provide oversight of inventory management processes including procurement, inventory control, pricing, and SKU/PLU maintenance.
Lead the development, implementation, and documentation of new processes and procedures for Auxiliary operations.
Develop, maintain, and distribute monthly and ad-hoc reports as needed.
Plan, direct, and manage special projects as assigned..
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
Report directly to the Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Enterprises.
Support cultural diversity and sensitivity through the daily performance of duties and responsibilities. Be inclusive by being respectful of individual differences as well as opinions of those who are affected by decisions.
Use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to find and implement solutions.
Ability to multi-task adjusting to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and unexpected events. Accepting of new ideas and approaches to work.
Support the teaching and learning process; actively work to create and support a student-centered environment. Provide flexible, responsive and high quality service to all students, staff and community members, and seeks continual improvement of current practices and procedures.
Accept responsibility and ownership for decisions, actions and outcomes.
Use effective oral, written and electronic communication skills that promote positive relationships and results.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit or in any way to modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression of illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level or difficulty. | | | Skills and Abilities: | | | | Required Documents: | - Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
| | | Optional Documents: | | | | Special Instructions to Applicants: | Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. | | Initial Application Review Date:
| 07/19/20 | | Posting Close Date:
| | | | EEO Statement: | Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: ferris.edu/non-discrimination. | | | | | | | | | | |
