Business Operations Manager

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 23, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):1143- - Finance/Budget Manager, 1143- - Finance/Budget Manager Business

Title:

Business Operations Manager Employee Type:

Admin. Professional Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Office of Research at Washington State University (WSU) is responsible for advancing the research enterprise at WSU systemwide. The Office of Research facilitates all aspects of the research from pre-award to compliance, advancement, development, and commercialization. The Office of Research amplifies WSU's land-grant mission by partnering with the university community, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to advance, extend, and grow the positive impact of WSU research for the state, region, and nation.

Reporting to the Associate Director for Administrative Services, the Business Operations Manager is responsible for managing the financial, personnel, and business administration function for assigned unit(s) within the Office of Research.

You will provide management and leadership of day-to-day services including: accounts receivable and payable, purchasing, budgeting, personnel, payroll, travel, property inventory, record keeping, auditing, analysis, and grant and contract administration.

Percentage Breakdown of

Job Functions:

Fiscal Management – 30%
Business Operations & Data Management – 20%
Grants and Contracts – 15%
Personnel – 15%
Supervision – 15%
Other – 5%
Additional Information:

This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined upon salary placement.

Monthly Salary:$4,942.10 - $7,569 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated attention to detail.

Proficient in computer usage to include Microsoft Suite products.

Experience with various financial activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, travel, personnel, cost analysis and budget planning.

Strong work ethic and willingness to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and/or knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations pertaining to fiscal management.

Experience with WSU or higher education system, which includes familiarity with a mainframe system, personnel processes, budget experience and fiscal process.

Knowledge of Washington Administrative Codes and WSU Business Policies and Procedures.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

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