Business Manager, Enrollment Management at InsideHigherEd

Category:: ProfessionalSubscribe:: Department:: Enrollment ManagementLocations:: Binghamton, NYPosted:: Aug 18, 2025Closes:: Open Until FilledType:: Full-timeRef. No.:: 02638Position ID:: 191754About Binghamton University:Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.Job Description:Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)Salary: $57,151The Business Manager reports to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management to support Enrollment Management operations.Responsibilities include:Monitor and analyze budget(s) for all units in the divisionOversee all facets of the contractual and procurement process, and ensure units are adhering to campus and state requirementsDevelop knowledge of the procurement process to ensure unit-wide efficienciesDevelop knowledge of travel process and regulationsAssist with training of office on procurement and travel protocolsEvaluate effectiveness of contractual and vendor relationshipsCoordinate and negotiate agreements with vendors and partnersMonitor existing agreements to ensure that renewals are processed in a timely mannerCoordinate payments of invoices in a timely mannerSeek out possible partner relationships to improve organizational effectivenessAssist with the development of strategic allocation of resourcesRequirements:Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business or related fieldAt least 2 years of work experience in higher educationExperience developing, evaluating, and presenting budget informationAdvanced working knowledge of Microsoft ExcelAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingDetail-oriented with analytical, organizational, and technology skillsAbility to work independently and complete tasks in a timely mannerPreferred:Experience in a higher education financial environmentExperience with Business Intelligence reporting toolsExperience managing vendor relationships and multi-step procurement processesVisa sponsorship is not available for this positionAdditional Information:Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected] information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.htmlEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerThe State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.Application Instructions:All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=191754Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 2, 2025Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filledReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.Please submit:Resume,Cover letter, andContact information for three professional referencesYou may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.