Business Manager - Center for Media Innovation (Part-time)

POSITION: Business Manager - Center for Media Innovation (Part-time)

DEPARTMENT: Center for Media Innovation (CMI)

REPORTS TO: Director of the Center for Media Innovation

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR MEDIA INNOVATION. The Center for Media Innovation (CMI) at Point Park University serves aspiring and professional journalists with state-of-the-art media labs, studios, and a collaborative learning environment to foster innovation in media. Its components include Pittsburgh Media Partnership, a collaboration among news outlets in southwestern Pennsylvania; Press Forward Southwestern Pennsylvania, the local chapter of a national movement to engage philanthropy in local news; and CMI Production House, an experiential learning outlet serving external clients.

JOB SUMMARY
The CMI Business Manager will take ownership of the Center's back office functions. This role is responsible for overseeing a wide range of administrative and financial tasks, including scheduling, budget tracking, invoicing, and grant reporting. This position requires a highly organized and proactive individual who can manage multiple responsibilities to ensure the smooth, consistent operation of the CMI.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Excellent organizational, office management, and budget-tracking skills.
• Understanding of grant funding a plus
• Proven ability to multi-task and take initiative with minimal oversight.
• Strong collaborative skills, with a willingness to support staff to ensure seamless operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operational Management: Manage the daily back-office functions of the Center for Media Innovation and its Media Hub.
2. Financial Oversight: Track multiple budgets, oversee revenue and expenditures, and manage contracts, invoices, and payments.
3. Scheduling and Space Management: Coordinate space reservations within the CMI and Media Hub and manage the Director's calendar.
4. Media Hub Management: Handle the day-to-day management of the Media Hub, including rent collection and the provision of catering, coffee, and snacks, as well as maintenance of its spaces and amenities.
5. Reporting: Collect assessment data for reports to the University and external partners. Produce grant reports by tracking deadlines, spending, and program progress.
6. Employee Management: Administer employee paperwork for hiring, approve timesheets, and provide oversight for student workers, practicum students, apprentices, and interns.
7. General Support: Provide additional administrative and logistical support to the CMI staff as needed.