Business Services Manager

Company: Liberty University
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: April 1, 2021

Job Description:

Liberty University's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. Liberty University is in that category. Position Title Business Services Manager Does this position require driving? No Contact Contact Phone Ext Contact Email Job Summary/Basic Function The Business Services Manager will serve as the functional matter expert for all University Travel and P-Card systems and functionality. The Business Services Manager is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient support to University travel requirements and for the execution of the P-card program. The aim of the Business Services Manager is to assist the Chief Procurement Administrator to enable best in class support to the University by leveraging systems, technology and process enhancements to drive business efficiency and effectiveness. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides dedicated service support for travel and P-card business systems.
2. Develops standardized measures, metrics, and KPIs by which to measure performance, aligned to University strategic goals and continuous improvement.
3. Operates as the subject matter expert for Liberty University travel and P-card policy.
4. Monitor business services execution, analyzes data, and recommends changes to align with strategic guidance of the University.
5. Compiles reports for department leadership showing trends, spend analysis, and compliance.
6. Manages Internal University relationships and business relationships with external vendors.
7. Negotiates with travel providers including hotels, rental car companies, and travel agencies
8. Manages travel coordination for group travel including athletic teams, mission trips, and
1. Departmental group travel.
9. Oversees monthly reconciliation process.
10. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree with a concentration in business, travel, or hospitality. 2. Three to Five years' work experience in the area of Purchasing, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a similar job function(s)
3. Well-developed reasoning, communication and customer service skills
4. Must be comfortable utilizing several different software suites simultaneously
5. Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan
6. Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, or be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds ( CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)) Preferred Qualifications 1. Masters of Business Administration
2. BuyLU Experience preferred
3. Excellent Communication skills
4. Demonstrated ability to drive compliance and build relationships
5. Experience in financial software
6. Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language

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