What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Officer position at Kent State University?
- Kent Campus - Kent
- Staff/Unclassified
- Closing on: Dec 15 2025
- 989800
- Flight & Air Traffic Control - Kent Campus [100363]
Job Title:
Business Officer
Physical Location:Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary:
$37,843 - $41,636
Basic Function:
To assist in the business and financial operations of a program or service. Reports to Designated Supervisor.
Additional Basic Function – if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Monitor accounts and reconcile income and expenses.
Prepare and update financial reports.
Document, route, file, and record financial transactions.
Assess needs and recommend items for purchase.
May assist in overseeing assigned support operation.
May initiate actions on delinquent accounts.
Provide functional guidance of administrative/professional employees and/or direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis.
May provide ongoing facilitation of consecutive projects.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field; three months relevant experience.Or the equivalent combination of accounting coursework and accounting, banking and/or bookkeeping experience to equal at least five years.
License/Certification:
Knowledge Of:
Personal computer applications
Skill In:
Written and interpersonal communication
Ability To:
Manage people and projects
Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.
Working Schedule:
Additional Information:
Disclaimer:
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
Salary : $37,843 - $41,636