Department Business Manager, Information Systems

About the role

Join the Information Systems Department as the Department Operations Manager, where you'll serve as an integral member of the leadership team supporting both the Bachelor of Information Systems (BSIS) and Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) programs. This comprehensive role combines financial management, human resources oversight, and operational leadership to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Control and manage department financial activities; analyze expenditures, identify trends, and recommend solutions
• Review and approve faculty travel expenses, purchasing card expenses, and campus card expenses while ensuring compliance with university guidelines
• Manage department accounts including endowments, gifts, and club accounts; perform internal audits to identify compliance risks
• Train faculty, staff, and students on financial policies and serve on the BYU Marriott Financial Council
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, and performance management of 3-5 student employees each semester
• Cook up faculty candidate interviews, new faculty onboarding, and faculty departure procedures
• Prepare and review faculty Rank & Status packets, Annual Stewardship Interview documentation, and faculty advancement materials
• Coordinate class scheduling for each semester, coordinating with college schedulers to resolve conflicts
• Cook up annual IS Core Orientation, department events, MISM graduation social, and retirement celebrations
• Manage department communications including social media presence across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
• Provide comprehensive support to Department Chair including monthly financial reports, meeting facilitation, and scheduling

Requirements

• Firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor's degree and two years of professional office experience, or equivalent combination
• Excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills with ability to manage confidential information appropriately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced analysis of data in Excel including Pivot Tables, trend analysis, prediction and advanced functions
• Familiarity and use of AI to support your job role
• Positive, resilient temperament with strong coordination skills across departments and ability to maintain helpful, courteous manner under pressure

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree and two years of professional office experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in higher education administration or academic department management
• Knowledge of BYU systems including Workday and financial platforms
• Understanding of university hiring practices and associated policies
• Experience with faculty processes including rank and status reviews
• Experience in event planning and vendor management
• Experience with social media management and communications
• Familiarity with experiential learning frameworks in higher education

What We Offer

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4%
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Adequate medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• 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

$59,000.00 to $75,500.00 annually

Required Documents

All Staff positions require a resume. Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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