Director, Business Services

Full time Business/Financial Affairs/Financial Aid Deans & Directors

Job Description

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Director, Business Services

Position Title
Director, Business Services

Position Type


Classification
Director 2 - Administration

Department
Business Services

Division


Discipline


Work Schedule
This regular, full-time administration position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with evening and weekend hours as needed.

Position Summary
The Director of Business Services is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day business operations of the College as it relates to the management of the purchasing of goods and services, approval and payment of invoices, receipt and returns of merchandise and the solicitation of bids and quotes and pricing information. They oversee and manage other college business functions as well.

Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.

KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:

  • Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
  • Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
  • Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
  • Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.



Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent in Business, Business Administration/Management, Accounting, or other related field, obtained from an accredited college or university. Please attach unofficial transcripts showing degree conferred at time of application.
  2. Minimum of two (2+) years of supervisory and accounting/business experience.
  3. Effective general knowledge of banking operations, knowledge and competency in accounting and finance.
  4. Excellent typing and ten-key adding machine skills.
  5. Excellent communication skills.
  6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Word and Excel.
  7. Knowledge and understanding of pricing and sales techniques.



Preferred but not Required

  1. Master's degree in Business, Business Administration/Management, Accounting, or other related field from an accredited college or university.
  2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
  3. Advanced competency in MS Office products and ERP software.
  4. Purchasing manager/buyer certification.
  5. Project management experience.



Proposed Salary
According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2024-2025 annual salary range for a Director 2 position, $65,810 to $82,262 to start.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail hr@kellogg.edu.

To apply, visit https://jobs.kellogg.edu/postings/2585

Projected Hire Date


External Posting Date
01/29/2025

External Closing Date
02/20/2025

External Closing Time
9:00 a.m. EST

Internal Posting Date
01/29/2025

Internal Closing Date
02/20/2025

Job Duties

Essential Function: Purchasing

Description:

  • Oversee the Institution's purchases of goods and services ensuring compliance with college policy, including utilization of the College's purchasing card.
  • Oversee and manage the accounts payable and employee reimbursement processes to make sure all payments are legitimate and proper obligations of the College.
  • Ensure proper budget account numbers and approvals by appropriate supervisors.
  • Oversee travel process and arrangements for the College's employees and its related reimbursement processes.


Essential Function: Vendors, Contracts and Accounts

Description:

  • Oversee and manage vendor contracts, vendor maintenance and maintain authorized internal buyer accounts.


Essential Function: Reconciliation

Description:

  • Reconcile various general ledger accounts.
  • Reconcile purchasing card activity.


Essential Function: Other Business Processes

Description:

  • Coordinate or assist with the Institution's other business processes, including, but not limited to:
    • audits,
    • general insurance,
    • tuition reimbursement,
    • computer loan program and
    • budgeting.


Essential Function: Supervision

Description:

  • Manage department activities.
  • Supervise and evaluate staff.








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