Business Manager, The Lauder Institute

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Posted Job Title

Business Manager, The Lauder Institute

Job Profile Title

Business Manager B

Job Description Summary

The Lauder Institute and Wharton School overview : the Joseph H. Lauder Institute houses a 24-month MA program in International Studies, offered as a joint degree with the Wharton MBA or Penn Carey Law JD. The role reports to the Managing Director of the Lauder Institute and is responsible for managing and coordinating key financial and administrative functions, advising senior leadership on financial impact of strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance across domestic and international programming. The position supervises two full-time staff providing Registrar and Travel support and serves as a liaison to Wharton Computing and Facilities.

Duties Include

• Financial management, reporting, and advisory support for the Lauder Institute finance committee and Wharton F&A
• Assist and advise senior Institute leadership for board reporting and strategic initiatives
• Oversee procurement, disbursement, and travel & entertainment budgets and policies for international programming
• Manage payroll and key functions in Workday; manage faculty appointment deadlines and processes with multiple schools
• Ensure compliance with gift agreements and provide spending data to External Affairs
• Ensure accurate budgeting and awarding of Student Financial Aid; liaison to SAS, Wharton, and PennCarey financial aid offices
• Exercise resource stewardship and ensure compliance with University and School policies
• Supervise two full-time employees
• Serve as liaison to Building and Facilities, computing, and HR

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$76,000.00 - $114,845.00 Annual

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The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected by law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

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