Business Manager, Adirondack Ecological Center of SUNY ESF (New York)

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant 

Campus Title: Budget Manager

Unit: Adirondack Ecological Center

Professional Rank and Salary:  SL-3 $51,000 – $58,000 DOQ

Location: Newcomb, New York, USA

Description of  Duties:  See full announcement https://esf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=167898

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) is seeking a Business Manager for their Newcomb Campus.  This position is based at SUNY-ESF’s Newcomb Campus (Huntington Wildlife Forest) in Newcomb, NY, a rural campus with international research and educational programs. To learn more about the Newcomb Campus visit www.esf.edu/newcomb.

The Business Manager supports all aspects of the business administration of ESF’s Newcomb campus and associated facilities. ESF’s Newcomb Campus is an applied sciences field station supporting year-round research and education activities. This position will monitor and manage all Newcomb Campus accounts, invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, quarterly and annual reporting, budgeting, fiscal and strategic planning, and maintenance and management of the Newcomb Campus reservation and administration database. The Business Manager is also responsible for assisting in the coordination of communication relating to business administration between Newcomb Campus users, campus staff, and appropriate offices on ESF’s main campus in Syracuse, NY. This position will require exemplary communication skills (both written and verbal), a high degree of organization, and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and two years full-time work in business management, public administration, or administrative services experience OR 
  • Associate’s degree and four years full-time work in business management, public administration, or administrative services experience
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Quick Books

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, financial analysis, or other business management-related fields (e.g. auditing, budget analysis, financial examiner, financial analyst, etc.) and two years full-time work experience in the accounting and business management industry OR 
  • Associate’s degree in in accounting, financial analysis, or other business management-related fields (e.g. auditing, budget analysis, financial examiner, financial analyst, etc.) and four years full-time work experience in the accounting and business management industry 
  • Knowledge of standard administrative and business management principles, practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to administrative/business management activities 
  • Knowledge of NYS standard government fiscal policies, practices and procedures

To apply: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.esf.edu/hr/.   Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).

More info: Excellent health, retirement, vacation and benefits package through Union of University Professionals and New York State.  SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Contact newcomb@esf.edu with questions.

September 27, 2023

Job Type: Job

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