Business Manager - UW Extension

Business Manager - UW Extension

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At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

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Business Manager
- University of Wyoming Extension

We seek to hire a Business Manager for the University of Wyoming Extension (UWE), with responsibility for financial, human resources, and other administrative duties. This person will serve the state Extension office, work under the supervision of the Associate Dean and Director of Extension, and coordinate closely with Accountants (UWE and the College's Administrative Business Office), Associate Directors, Program Leaders, County Coordinators, and Office Associates.

With a history dating back to 1914, the University of Wyoming Extension serves communities across Wyoming's 23 counties, the Wind River Indian Reservation, and F.E. Warren Air Force Base by helping residents apply university research and resources to practical problems. Educational programming ranges broadly from 4-H and youth development, pesticide safety education, agricultural production, food preservation and nutrition, and natural resource conservation.

The ideal candidate will uphold the University's land-grant mission manifested through Extension and work diligently to support individual and community well-being.

• Annual Compensation Agreements:
  Track salaries/fringe, manage cooperative salary contributions for counties and UWE, manage annual compensation agreements, liaising with UW General Counsel as needed.
• County Billing:
  Manage quarterly invoices, deposits. Prorates salary billings for termed or new employees, track revenue.
• Accounts Receivable:
  Receive payments for UWE publications and manage deposits and reports.
• Budgets:
  Draft budgets for UWE, compile 4-H and Communication& Technology budgets. Prepare position planning, attend budget meetings, make budgetary recommendations, and track foundation accounts.
• Accounting Support:
  Support UWE accountant and help manage expenditures. Provide comprehensive financial support by processing invoices, managing accounts receivable, making purchases using the University Purchasing Card (P-Card), and reconciling personal transactions.

• Positions:
  Create requisitions and manage applications and interview schedules. Handle candidate interactions, arrange travel and lodging, and act as search committee liaison.
• Serve as the UWE Decentralized Human Resource Representative (DHR):
  Process HR and payroll actions in conjunction with the College Business Office.

• Provide strategic support and guidance to the Director, Associate Directors, and other key personnel.
• Memorandums of Understanding (MOU):
  Keep MOUs up to date for 23 counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation, and work with UW General Counsel on county specific details.
• Contracts:
  Assist with entering and tracking contracts as needed.
• Meetings:
  Assist with preparing agendas, rooms, and takeminutes/notes for all meetings; serve on…