Business and Operations Manager

Working Title Business and Operations Manager

Department Journalism & Mass Comm-0908

Description Of Work

The Business & Operations Manager serves as the Chief Business Officer and administrative leader for the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. As a member of the college’s leadership team, this position serves as a strategic advisor to the dean, providing leadership that advances the college’s mission through sound planning, operational excellence, collaboration, and responsible stewardship of university resources.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing strategic leadership for the college’s business, administrative, and operational functions, including finance, budgeting, human resources, marketing and communications, undergraduate recruitment, student services, and technology services.
• Advising college leadership on financial, operational, and organizational matters while supporting strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Supervising and developing professional staff and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Establishing effective business practices, ensuring compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements, and promoting responsible stewardship of university resources.
• Building collaborative partnerships across the college and university to advance strategic initiatives, improve organizational effectiveness, and represent the college.

We Seek:

A collaborative leader with strong business acumen, sound judgment, and exceptional communication skills. The successful candidate builds strong relationships, thinks strategically, leads with integrity, and is committed to delivering outstanding service in support of the college’s teaching, research, and engagement mission.

About Us:

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Robust retirement plans with university match

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Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field and five (5) years’ experience in any combination of accounting, grants/contracts, financial or business management.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of large integrated financial management systems.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Working knowledge of grants/contracts, accounting, budgeting, personnel and payroll practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education setting.
• Experience in supervisory role.
• Experience with SAP , People Soft, People Admin, and myRed.
• Knowledge of Journalism and Mass Communications programs and/or profession.

Posted Salary $75,000/year minimum