Unit Business Officer, School of Social Work

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year


Position Title
Unit Business Officer, School of Social Work

Classification Title
Senior Staff Associate

Department
School of Social Work

Posting Number
P260213

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64490

Employer
State

Bargaining Unit
08

Position Type
UUP Professional

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL5

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

At the University at Buffalo, in the School of Social Work, the Unit Business Officer (UBO), reporting to the Dean, serves as the strategic partner providing leadership over budget and financial management, staffing, operations, stewardship and assist as needed with school accreditation. The UBO creates a vision and strategy that aligns with the Dean's and University's goals that drives decision making and problem resolution within the school.

• Strategic business partner for budget and financial management. In this role, the UBO serves as the budgeting administrator for the school responsible for advancing financial and operational strategies; reporting, interpreting, and communicating accurate financial results; establishing and monitoring compliance with operational and capital budgets; serving as the primary risk manager and financial advisor for the school; overseeing the implementation and effectiveness of financial, information, and other control systems; ensuring compliance with contractual financial obligations; integrating and implementing financial strategies into organizational initiatives; and forecasting future revenue and expenditures to minimize financial risks. Provide financial information for requested survey responses

• Strategic business partner for HR. In this role, the UBO is responsible for planning and influencing HR activities related to the school including workforce planning, recruiting new talent, performance management, compensation planning and development of employees and teams.

• Key member of the Dean's Senior Management team. In this role, the UBO is the central point of contact representing the Dean's initiatives and plans to both the university centralized services as well as departments within the School. Using expertise in organizational engagement, the UBO collaborates and builds consensus with units on the School's direction and approach, participates in strategic thinking and long term planning initiatives, and interacts with the University's centralized services to ensure the School and University's vision are practiced and in alignment. In collaboration with the Dean, regularly review requirements for accreditation to ensure continued compliance and accreditation for the School.

Minimum Qualifications

We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of faculty and staff and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. Successful candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution. A master's degree and/or CPA is preferred as well as five years progressively responsible experience managing and administering a successful business services program in a complex and distributed organization. Demonstrated experience leading change, designing business systems and processes, and engaging employees and customers in these activities is required.

Key attributes include accountability and judgment, communication, collaboration, leadership, and strategic thinking. The highest standards for personal and professional excellence and unquestionable integrity is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

Our University Community

Prodig+
No

Executive Position
No

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range
Competitive

Additional Salary Information

Job Type
Full-Time

Campus

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Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification
For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Heather Cruz

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Vice Dean and Chief of Staff

Contact's Email
hacruz@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-9113

Posting Dates

Posted
09/25/2026

Deadline for Internal Applicants
10/09/2026

Deadline for External Applicants
10/24/2026

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant