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Sheri Meacham

Senior Business Manager- UCM
University Communications and Marketing
Kent Campus

JOB DESCRIPTION

Plan, develop and manage the business and financial operations for UCM. Serve as the primary contact through which all fiscal events occur. Ensure departmental adherence to university policy, procedures and internal controls with regard to business and financial related matters. Responsibilities include departmental human resource management including equal opportunity, affirmative action and employee development. Coordinate and oversee personnel activities including, but not limited to recruitment, employee selection, appraisals, evaluation and independent contractor employment. Serve as a member of the management team to plan, direct and execute departmental goals, policies and procedures.

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

January 2021

EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

Airgas- Business Process Excellence Analyst

LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE:

First-most, the university staff have been amazing during my onboarding transition. Everyone is friendly and willing to help where they can. Kent State is not just a job, it is a family. Much thought and planning go into all the decisions made at the university. Every event is top notch and impactful. I have never seen a more inclusive university as Kent for there is something for everyone.

ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE AS AN EMPLOYER:

Kent State University is the cinderblock of the Kent community. Their visions and core values are reflected throughout the city. As a longtime Kent resident, I have admired and respected the University and all that they have done for the community.

RESIDES IN:

Kent, OH

HOMETOWN:

Kent, OH

EDUCATION:

MBA and BS-Accounting from Western Governors University

HOBBIES:

I enjoy being outside gardening, hiking, kayaking but my biggest love is roller coasters—the bigger the better