Business Officer II

Division/College:
College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Department:
College of Education, Health & Human Sciences Admin

Location:

Moscow

The position advises assigned college or unit administrative leadership about financial matters, oversees and advises the leadership team about financial and administrative decisions affecting their units. This position is responsible for ensuring the fiscal integrity of all general education, donation, revenue, grant and other budgets, within the specified units, ensuring compliance with all governing federal, state and University of Idaho policies and procedures and for providing the full spectrum of budgeting and administrative requirements for the unit including high‑level budget planning and fiscal management.

• Provides leadership, support, direction and training for financial support staff.
• Collaboratively develops current and long‑term budgets.
• Monitors funds usage and prepares budget projections, developing and providing periodic financial reports for unit leadership and other administrators as required.
• Provides leadership and guidance for business processes.
• Acts as a representative for the units in policy and compliance matters, financial business, accountability, and financial strategic planning in addition to providing general unit support in areas of strategic importance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Positions at this level manage a portfolio of funds for a college or division with annual operating expenses of approximately $10–$20 m, comprised of general education funding and generally four or more additional fund types of moderate to high complexity. Positions most often supervise dedicated fiscal specialists and the work of administrative and/or financial specialists with alternate reporting lines within the college or division.

Fiscal operations at this level generally support activities of 100–150 faculty and staff.

• Five years of management‑level and/or supervisory experience in the areas of budget, fiscal or business operations including:
  • Working with administrators to develop budgets.
  • Monitoring use of funds.
  • Use of electronic business systems.
  • Organizing and analyzing financial data in spreadsheet software to prepare summaries and financial reports.
  • Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration; six additional years of experience (for a total of eleven) may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

• Master’s degree in business, economics, accounting or related field.
• Experience working in an academic setting.
• Experience working with state or federal governmental funds.
• Experience utilizing database systems, spreadsheets and accounting systems to analyze, compile and produce a variety of reports.

• Physical requirements and working conditions:
  None.

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Employee Category:
Exempt

Pay Range: $90,000 or higher, commensurate with experience.

Type of Appointment:
Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Funding: A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

Posting Date: 11/21/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than December 15, 2025
.

In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like the full job description, please contact Renee Hanson at reneeh.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Resume/CV
• List of References
• Letter of Qualification

None

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