Kentucky Community & Technical College System
Director of Business Operations
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Owensboro, KY
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Full-Time
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$64K - $69K
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Operations
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February 25th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Owensboro Community & Technical College is hiring a Director of Business Operations to supervise the business office, which manages purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and student cashiering. The Director reports to the Vice President of Business Affairs and ensures fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, and policy compliance while supporting the college's mission.
Highlights
- Supervise business office staff handling college funds including accounts payable/receivable and purchasing.
- Monitor and analyze revenue and expense budgets to support financial planning.
- Prepare financial reconciliations for cash, credit card, gift, and clearing accounts.
- Review and approve travel documents as travel auditor and act as a Level II procurement card holder.
- Manage journal entries and assist with grant and gift fund administration.
- Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal financial policies and regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting with 3 years relevant experience and 2 years supervisory experience required.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and 5 years relevant work plus 4 years supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills essential.
- Salary range between $64,000 and $69,000 with a 12-month contract and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, tuition reimbursement, retirement match, and paid holidays.
Director of Business Operations Full Description
Title: Director of Business Operations
Salary Range: $64,000 - $69,000
Contract Term Length: 12 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Owensboro Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Owensboro Community College
Department: Business Affairs
Total Rewards
Owensboro Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 9.5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Business Operations. The Director serves as the supervisor for the OCTC Business Office, which oversees purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and student cashiering functions. This role reports directly to the Vice President (VP) of Business Affairs and plays a key role in ensuring fiscal integrity, operational efficiencies and compliance with policies and procedures, while supporting the college’s mission.
Job Duties:
• Supervise business office staff responsible for the collection and management of all college funds, including student accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and student financial accounts.
• Assist VP of Business Affairs in monitoring and analyzing revenue and expense budgets to support accurate financial planning and decision-making.
• Prepare accurate financial reconciliations for the college’s cash, credit card, imprest, gift accounts, and clearing accounts.
• Function as the travel auditor, reviewing and approving travel-related documentation for compliance.
• Serve as a Level II procurement card holder, adhering to all purchasing and reporting guidelines.
• Prepare and process journal entries as needed to ensure accurate coding and proper allocation of financial transactions.
• Assist in the administration of grants and gift funds, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with funding requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies, procedures, and financial regulations.
• Support the division through strategic planning and objectives to guide the growth and development of the department.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting or related field and three (3) years of relevant work experience or equivalent is required. Along with two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting or related field and five (5) years of relevant work experience is preferred. Along with four (4) years of supervisory experience is preferred.
Additional Skills Requested:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with proficiency in interpreting financial data and resolving discrepancies.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and financial software, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain thorough records and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a strong customer-service orientation when assisting students and staff.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and apply policies and procedures consistently.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including staff training and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Adaptable, with a willingness to learn new systems, processes, and regulations.
• Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and set clear goals for direct reports.
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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
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