UNLV Department of Accounting · 1 week ago
*REVISED* Business Manager, Academic Affairs [R0149341]
LV Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking a Business Manager for Academic Affairs. This role involves overseeing business, finance, and HR operations for Lifelong Learning and related initiatives, ensuring effective resource management and compliance with university policies.
Accounting
Responsibilities
The Business Manager reports to the Director of Business and Finance for Academic Affairs (Director), and is a key member of the central Academic Affairs Business and Finance team
The Business Manager is responsible for comprehensive business, finance and HCM oversight for Lifelong Learning, Leaderverse, and Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture, business services and operations under the purview of the Executive Director for Lifelong Learning (EDLL) and the Director of Business and Finance for Academic Affairs ("department")
The Business Manager works closely with the EDLL to support the ambitious Lifelong Learning mission and ensures efficient, effective long- and short term-planning, use, management, reporting, projection and implementation of Lifelong Learning resources
The Business Manager serves as liaison between college/unit business officers and finance managers across campus who collaborate with the EDLL and Lifelong Learning initiatives and programs, such as the Community Education & Enrichment, and Workforce Training, Professional Programs, and Career Advancement units
The Business Manager is responsible for the coordination and execution of a myriad of department HR/personnel matters, including but not limited to, personnel budgeting, recruiting/hiring/terminating, personnel management and changes, and more
The Business Manager will provide senior leadership with the information needed for reports and help as needed
The Business Manager is responsible for maintaining, updating, and effectively utilizing budgets, finances, and personnel transactions under the Lifelong Learning unit
They provide the necessary structure, consistency, tracking, monitoring, and procedural oversight and guidance for these operations originating in numerous outside offices to conform to AA and University policy and procedures
The Business Manager must maintain a firm grasp of Academic Affairs, university, NSHE, state, and federal budgetary policies, guidelines, procedures, and timelines
The Business Manager coordinates and oversees budgeting and financial processes and regularly utilizes Workday and Student Manager for budgeting, travel, purchasing, and more, with responsibility for ensuring responsible spending activity and compliance with account policies and NSHE guidelines
Other duties will be assigned
With administrative faculty positions, some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
3-5 years related experience in business, higher education, non-credit education, accounting or similar fields
1-3 years supervisory experience
1-3 years management experience
Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date
Preferred
A Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college/university is strongly preferred
5-7 years related experience in business, higher education, non-credit education, accounting or similar fields
3-5 years supervisory experience
3-5 years management experience
Documented higher education budget experience
Benefits
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
Company
UNLV Department of Accounting
The Department of Accounting at UNLV aims to Cultivate Future Accounting Professionals, Achieve Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Research, and Create Collaborative Relationships with the Communities We Serve.
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