Assistant Business Manager; part-time

Assistant Business Manager (part-time 28 hours/week)

The Assistant Business Manager for BYU’s Neuroscience Center plays a uniquely impactful role at the intersection of science, education, and stewardship. The position involves guiding financial strategy, supporting cutting‑edge research resources, shaping course offerings, and enhancing the student experience. By ensuring thoughtful use of resources, smooth academic coordination, and strong collaboration among departments, the Assistant Business Manager directly advances BYU’s mission to foster learning, faith, and service.

• Manage the Neuroscience Center’s budget, financial reporting, spending controls, and compliance with university policies.
• Oversee purchasing, procurement, payroll, and financial transactions for equipment, supplies, student wages, and other operational needs.
• Coordinate undergraduate and graduate course scheduling to support effective instruction, classroom use, and student access.
• Serve as the main liaison among the Center, faculty, affiliated departments, and the college to keep communication and operations running smoothly.
• Support student employment, faculty/administrative logistics, and operational reporting, including hiring, onboarding, scholarships, events, and strategic data needs.

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in business operations, financial administration, budgeting, accounting, office management, or academic administration.
• Experience managing budgets, financial transactions, and administrative processes.
• Experience using business and financial management systems and software.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial management, payroll, purchasing, and administrative operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise business systems.
• Preferred:
  Experience in higher education, academic administration, or research support environments.
• Preferred:
  Experience with budget development, financial forecasting, and fiscal reporting.
• Preferred:
  Experience coordinating academic schedules and supporting faculty and student programs.
• Preferred:
  Supervisory experience.
• Preferred:
  Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems.
• Preferred:
  Experience managing student employment, payroll, and procurement processes.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of higher education administrative, financial, and academic operations.
• Preferred:
  Ability to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold a current temple recommend.

• 401(k) with BYU matching contributions.
• Employee assistance program.
• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years.
• Access to the library.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU.

Pay Grade: 51. Typical Starting Pay: $28.25 to $36.25 an hour.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.