Employment Opportunities

The Bombeck Family Learning Center strives to provide the very best care and educational experiences for infants, toddlers and preschoolers ages 6 weeks to 5 years old by working in partnership with families as the children grow and develop. The Center is affiliated with the University of Dayton School of Education and Health Sciences. The Bombeck Family Learning Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAYEC) and holds a Gold rating from the State of Ohio’s Step Up to Quality rating system.

The Business Manager is a key member of the leadership team at Bombeck Family Learning Center, ensuring operational excellence and fiscal health. Reporting functionally to the School of Education and Health Sciences (SEHS) Budget Manager and administratively to the Senior Director, this role oversees all financial transactions including tuition management, gifts, grants, and expenses while maintaining the Center’s physical environment through facility work order management. Tuition management includes the end-to-end tuition processes including billing, collection and answering family questions about their account. Expense management includes all accounts payable, ensuring vendors are paid accurately, timely and that purchases adhere to Policy and approved budgets. Facility work order management includes serving as the primary point of contact for facility maintenance; entering, tracking and prioritizing work orders to ensure a safe, high-quality learning environment. This position works in collaboration with the Senior Director to purchase items and with the nutrition specialist to order food and maintain the USDA Child and Adult Care food program. Additionally, the Business Manager may open or close the Center and manage the reception area as needed.

- Bachelor’s degree in business related field
- Three (3) years of experience in a related position
- Proven stewardship of fiscal operations including budget development and management, expense management, and alignment with organizational priorities
- Experience managing billing, receivables, or customer account inquiries.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite with a focus on financial reporting and transparency
- Expertise in digital organization and records management
- Ability to work as a member of a team, particularly with respect for cultural inclusivity
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and advanced problem solving skills
- Ability to positively represent the Center by maintaining courteous and confidential interactions at all times

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

- Five (5) or more years of experience as a Business Manager
- Experience in an early childhood education setting or higher education setting
- Experience with Runway (Jaggaer), Cognos, Banner, Costpoint
- Experience with childcare management software (e.g., Procare, Famly, Childpilot)
- Experience coordinating facility maintenance requests, work order systems, or building operations.
- Affinity for the values central to the Marianist environment, including equity, inclusion and social justice

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.