Business Manager

The College of Arts and Sciences is searching for a Business Manager to oversee the Hoyt Hall shared staff center that serves the departments of English, History, and Modern and Classical Languages. This role manages, directs, and supervises the business operations of designated independent units, including personnel, financial, and office activities and services. The Business Manager interprets, administers, and applies university policy and procedures, conducts special projects as directed by the Dean or Director, and assists with policy development under very limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and supervise business operations of a designated independent unit or college, including record administration, reporting systems, workflow development, process administration, and maintenance of forms and filing systems.
• Review business practices, policies, and procedures; analyze data flow and perform computer reporting and file research for special projects; monitor business activity, workforce distribution, and planning.
• Monitor and make recommendations regarding account expenditures; exercise direct budget responsibility and control over budget accounts.
• Prepare financial reports, associated budget analyses, and cost projections.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate support staff; supervise accounting and related personnel functions.
• Review business and accounting work for accuracy and coordination of flow; research and report on budgeting and personnel activity.
• Counsel staff and clients regarding policy, procedure, and guidelines; provide policy interpretations and application procedures.
• Conduct special projects as directed.
• Responsible for computerized documentation; may perform routine programming.
• May monitor and update fee schedules as directed.
• May act as liaison to departments and campus administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a closely related field.
• Experience with fiscal management and budgeting.
• Experience with personnel management, including payroll and hiring.
• Related experience in higher education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Decisiveness
• Individual Leadership
• Meeting Membership
• Quality Orientation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Work Prioritization & Management

Work Location

On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus. The location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

About Laramie

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. Laramie offers outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. The region enjoys over 300 days of sunshine annually.