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JOB TITLE:
Business Manager - Hoyt Hall Shared Staff Center
JOB PURPOSE:
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.
The Business Manager will manage, direct and supervise the business operations of their designated independent units including personnel, financial and office activities and services; interpret, administer, and apply university policy and procedures; conduct special projects as set forth by the Dean or Director; assist with development of policy and procedures for area of influence; work under very limited supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage, direct and supervise business operations of a designated independent unit or college including record administration and reporting systems, development of workflow and analysis, 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; monitor workforce distribution and planning; monitor and make recommendations regarding account expenditures; has 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/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.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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.
COMPETENCIES:
- Decisiveness
- Individual Leadership
- Meeting Membership
- Quality Orientation
- Technical/Professional Knowledge
- Work Prioritization & Management
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: 2 years work-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED 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
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
Complete applications must be received by 04/12/2025.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
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