Associate Director Business

Job no: 500179

Work type: Staff - Full-Time

Location: Main Campus - Academic Toledo, OH

Categories: Management, Administration, Finance, Full-Time, None, Administrative Support

Title: Associate Director Business & Financial Operations

Department Org: Acad. Admin., Budget & Finance

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AC

Shift: 1

Job Description:

This leader will have direct fiscal and administrative responsibilities for assigned colleges and departments. The leader will connect the strategic direction of the college or department to both the university and academic affairs. The leader will lead and direct the overall operations of assigned areas with the authority delegated by the Associate VP of Academic Finance to act in these areas. This includes fiscal and budget administration, human resources management and planning, information technology, purchasing and facilities. The Associate Director responsibility relevant to the responsibilities will embody a greater scope and complexity. This will include and increase expectation and maintenance of organizational effectiveness, along with a wide array of diversity within a portfolio of responsibility and oversight.

This role will also play a key role in assisting college deans or other academic department leaders in fiscal planning to achieve goals which support the college. However, this position must elevate the overall impact relevant to Academic Affairs at large. As an Associate Director, understanding and planning along the lines of decisions within Academic Affairs and its impact on the University and Campus Community is vital.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree is required in a related area such as accounting, business, or finance.

Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible financial and business operations experience.

Knowledge of University budget system, finance, and accounting policies, as well as University policies, rules regulations, and best practices, or ability to acquire and apply this knowledge.

Project management, or extensive experience with cost and schedule development of long-term planning is desired.

One (1) year of leadership experience in appropriate field or supervising permanent professional employees is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters in a business-related field preferred, such as an MBA

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at or between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

Advertised: 14 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 26 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time