The Business & Operations Manager serves as the Chief Business Officer and a senior leader in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. This position oversees all non-academic college staff and operations including budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, all business operations, all marketing and communications, undergraduate recruiting, student services and technology services in the college. The individual in this role works collaboratively with the college’s faculty and staff, key partners on Campus including Chief Academic Business Officers (CABO), the Office of Business and Finance, University Admissions, University Communications and Information Technology Services, and the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor in furtherance of the college’s mission and vision.
As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field and five (5) years’ experience in any combination of accounting, grants/contracts, financial or business management.
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of large integrated financial management systems.
- Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
- Working knowledge of grants/contracts, accounting, budgeting, personnel and payroll practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education setting.
- Experience in supervisory role.
- Experience with SAP, PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, and myRed.
- Knowledge of Journalism and Mass Communications programs and/or profession.
How to Apply
To apply, go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition S_260275. Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
