Business Manager, Academics Affairs R0152309

Business Manager, Academics Affairs

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Business Manager, Academics Affairs.

The Business Manager reports to the Director of Business and Finance for Academic Affairs (Director), and is a key member of the central Academic Affairs Business and Finance team. The Business Manager is responsible for comprehensive business, finance and HCM oversight for Lifelong Learning, Leader verse, and Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture, business services and operations under the purview of the Executive Director for Lifelong Learning (EDLL) and the Director of Business and Finance for Academic Affairs ("department").

The Business Manager works closely with the EDLL to support the ambitious Lifelong Learning mission and ensures efficient, effective long- and short term-planning, use, management, reporting, projection and implementation of Lifelong Learning resources.

The Business Manager serves as liaison between college/unit business officers and finance managers across campus who collaborate with the EDLL and Lifelong Learning initiatives and programs, such as the Community Education & Enrichment, and Workforce Training, Professional Programs, and Career Advancement units. The Business Manager is responsible for the coordination and execution of a myriad of department HR/personnel matters, including but not limited to, personnel budgeting, recruiting/hiring/terminating, personnel management and changes, and more.

The Business Manager will provide senior leadership with the information needed for reports and help as needed. The Business Manager is responsible for maintaining, updating, and effectively utilizing budgets, finances, and personnel transactions under the Lifelong Learning unit. They provide the necessary structure, consistency, tracking, monitoring, and procedural oversight and guidance for these operations originating in numerous outside offices to conform to AA and University policy and procedures.

The Business Manager must maintain a firm grasp of Academic Affairs, university, NSHE, state, and federal budgetary policies, guidelines, procedures, and timelines. The Business Manager coordinates and oversees budgeting and financial processes and regularly utilizes Workday and Student Manager for budgeting, travel, purchasing, and more, with responsibility for ensuring responsible spending activity and compliance with account policies and NSHE guidelines. Other duties will be assigned.

With administrative faculty positions, some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3-5 years related experience in Accounting, Business Management, Finance or other related field preferred, and 1-3 years supervisory experience, and 1-3 years management experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

A Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college/university is strongly preferred. 5-7 years related experience in Accounting, Business Management, Finance or other related field preferred; 3-5 years supervisory experience; 3-5 years management experience. Documented higher education budget experience. Ability to manage complex job tasks with overlapping or concurrent deadlines. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple project timelines.

A successful candidate will support belonging and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Position is contingent upon funding. Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Competitive total rewards package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic…