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Unit Business Officer, School of Social Work

Position Number: 9854662
Location: Buffalo, United States
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Unit Business Officer, School of Social Work

Position Information

Position Title: Unit Business Officer, School of Social Work
Department: School of Social Work
Posting Link: <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9854662"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64490
Job Type: Full-Time

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.

About the University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit -- all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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

Physical Demands

Salary Range
Competitive

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

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 Applicants:
Date to be filled: