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Senior Business Manager (2374)

SIU Medicine
$5,061.77 - $5,567.95 Monthly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, extended sick time, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Springfield
Jun 09, 2026


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Description

The individual in this position assists and advises the Assistant to the Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology in the management of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology business operations. This position functions as part of the administrative team to support departmental business operations.


*This position is ON SITE only*

Examples of Duties

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 90%

ADMINISTRATIVE PLANNING

  1. Ensures that the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology complies with fiscal policies mandated by the University and SIU HC, in coordination with the Assistant to the Chair. Determines financial and operational impact, and ensures implementation of the procedures.
  1. Serves as a resource for faculty and staff on policies and procedures related to the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology's fiscal operations.
  2. Performs financial planning for department and division academic, research, and clinical activities.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT/DEVELOPMENT

  1. Manages the fiscal operations of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, which includes budgeting, personnel funding, contracts, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, grants, and fixed assets, in coordination with the Assistant to the Chair.
  1. Manages and prepares short-term and long-term budgetary planning and working documents for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, with guidance from the Assistant to the Chair and Department Chair. This involves the management of many sources of funding affecting clinical sites that deliver quality health care services as well as supervision and instruction for both University-based residency and undergraduate medical education programs. Sources include, but are not limited to: state appropriations, clinical revenues, affiliated hospital and community agency contracts, state and federal government/agency grants, and University Foundation contributions.
  2. Prepares Departmental annual operating budgets, including projection of revenue and expenses for the Department, for both SIU and SIU HealthCare, with guidance from the Assistant to the Chair and Department Chair. Continually works directly with OB/GYN physician and clinical leadership throughout the year for planning purposes and understanding departmental needs. Includes monitoring and forecasting clinical activity by individual and/or division.
  3. Prepares budget justifications and reports for additional resources to internal units such as Finance and Administration and SIU HC, as well as to external agencies.
  1. Serves as fiscal officer delegate on all departmental accounts (academic, clinical, grant, and Foundation).
  1. Determines the propriety of expenditures against the accounts of the Department.
  1. Manages the personnel funding for employees of the department, based on budgets, contracts, and departmental funding. Coordinates the assignment costing forms as changes are needed, and retroactive account adjustments (RAAs) when required.
  1. Reviews SIU HC Payroll for SIU HC Members, HC Employees, and Mid-Level Providers.
  2. Develops, provides and interprets reports for department administration on a routine basis to monitor and report the financial performance of department activities.
  1. Monitors accounts to determine whether spending/revenues are occurring as projected, and initiates adjustment when required. Provides justification and supporting data for increased spending as necessary.
  1. Provide financial analysis, as needed, to Assistant to the Chair and Department Chair, as they negotiate contracts for the department.
  2. Manages university and SIU HC revenue contracts for OB/GYN with the Assistant to the Chair, working with SIU Revenue Contracts and SIU HC to develop and renew as needed.
  3. Invoices departmental revenue contracts monthly (i.e. Crossing, SJH In-House, JMH call, DMH call, Springfield Clinic, Morgan County, etc.). Works with hospitals/external agencies, SIU Revenue Contracts, and SIU HC regarding timely and accurate billing, receipt of payments, etc. Works with faculty to timely complete accurate timesheets.
  1. Oversees the review of all revenue and expenses charged to Departmental accounts, reconciling Departmental general ledger to central AIS reports. Follows up on discrepancies and follows through to resolution.
  1. Manages cash-based accounts and transfers funds as needed to support departmental needs.
  1. Oversees the coordination of purchasing activities for the department, with the Assistant to the Chair, including vendor quote solicitations and requisitioning for commodities, equipment and contractual services. Approves purchase orders in MedBuy. Works with Purchasing on development and renewal of purchasing contracts.
  1. Oversees the preparation of various voucher documents and financial forms, with signature responsibility for review and approval.
  1. Acts as PCard approver for all OB/GYN Pcards.
  1. Oversees maintenance of fiscal filing system to include all account transactions, financial reports, correspondence, budget material, and manuals of University and SIU HC policies and procedures related to the fiscal area.
  1. Oversees compliance and annual inventory of department fixed assets, including clinical equipment, maintained by support staff in collaboration with clinic managers.
  1. Prepares extensive reports required by the University and SIU HC including, but not limited to, SIU HC Division Analysis, Quarterly Accounts Receivable, Semi-Annual Staff Effort Reports, Space Utilization, UBIT (Unrelated Business Income Tax), Hospital ASA Funding Reconciliations, etc.
  2. Prepares and/or oversees preparation of complex reports as required by the Department Administration including but not limited to: Divisional Account Summaries, Clinical Provider Dashboards, analyses of various activities, etc.
  1. Directly supervises staff responsible for daily fiscal operations for the Department (purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, etc.). Assigns tasks, sets priorities, monitors work performance, provides feedback and performance evaluations.
  2. Provides for hiring, training, and evaluation of fiscal office staff.
  1. Develops revenue projections and proposes financial contracts for faculty and A/P candidates being recruited, in coordination with the Assistant to the Chair and Department Chair.
  1. Assists with civil service, faculty, and A/P recruitment by determining source of funds and approving positions in NEOED.
  2. Develops offer letters for faculty and A/P hire offers.
  3. Oversees and assists as needed with departmental payroll (monthly, semi-monthly, and bi-weekly).

SERVICE 10%

  1. Attends Departmental Administrative meetings as scheduled.
  1. Serves on University, School-wide and Departmental committees, as requested.
  2. Represent the Department on behalf of the Assistant to the Chair in a variety of institutional meetings as requested.

Responsibility

  1. Supervisory Controls- Supervisory controls occur both written and orally from the Assistant to the Chair for Obstetrics & Gynecology and, as necessary, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. This individual is responsible for the training, assignment of duties, and performance evaluations of support staff under his/her charge. The incumbent will exercise professional skills in the performance of all aspects of the job. The employee will formulate and achieve goals independently and in accordance with the strategic directives and priorities set by the Chair, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
  2. Guidelines - State of Illinois, University, SIU Medicine (Academic & Practice Plan), and Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology guidelines and procedures govern many of the functions of this position. With-in those guidelines, this employee is required to use initiative and good judgment when making decisions.

Difficulty

A. Complexity - The nature of this job entails a variety of tasks, steps, processes, methods, and activities to be performed by the occupant of this position. A great degree of excellent judgment, initiative and consistency needs to be maintained in order to successfully perform the job functions amidst a wide variety of potential distractions.

B. Scope and Effect - The nature of this position requires close contact with the Assistant to the Chair, as well as, other Administrative Team Members in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Additionally, the incumbent will interact regularly with the individuals this person supervises, personnel in other areas of SIU Medicine (Academic & Practice Plan), and personnel in the affiliated hospitals.


Qualifications

Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer

1. A. Bachelor's degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field.
OR
B. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience.
OR
C. A combination of such education and/or work experience above totaling three (3) years (36 months), as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
  • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
  • 60 semester hours or an Associate's Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)
  • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
AND
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, financial operations, fiscal management, or closely related experience, including one (1) year (12 months) of which is at a supervisory or administrative level.
* NOTE: A Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's)

  1. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  2. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, data entry, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  3. Knowledge of technology including electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, and their applications.
  4. Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.
  5. Ability to work independently and effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
  6. Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  7. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  8. Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures and systems to outline specific goals and implement plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks.
  9. Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
  10. Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain work related documents, policies, and procedures.

Condition of Employment

Out of State Applicants that apply to Springfield vacancies in classifications in the occupational area of Professional, Semi-Professional, or Managerial will be subject to the following Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State University Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.



Supplemental Information





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