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Posted:
May 16, 2026
Location:
Birmingham, Alabama
Job Description

THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION: The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Engineering (SOE) 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Space and facilities planning: Collaborate with department in preparation of the annual space survey
  4. 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. Other duties as assigned.
  5. Perform other duties as assigned.
(Annual Salary: $52,555 - $85,400)
Qualifications
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.
Preferred:
  • 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 summarizing financial data and providing analysis appropriate for decision support is preferred.
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.

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Internal Number: T235988
About University of Alabama, Birmingham
Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $715 million in annual research funding and an economic impact on the state exceeding $12.1 billion a year. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer, with some 28,000 employees, and was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer in the United States in 2021. UAB enrollment surpassed 21,500 for the fifth consecutive year in fall 2022. The university offers more than 180 degree programs in nine schools and one college. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu.
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