Business Manager, Academic Affairs [R0149341]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Business Manager Academic Affairs R0149341.

ROLE of the POSITION

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelors 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) and : 3-5 years related experience in business higher education non-credit education accounting or similar fields; 1-3 years supervisory experience and1-3 years management experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Masters 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.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support belonging and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

Paid time off sick leave and holidays

PERKS & PROGRAMS

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on December 8 2025.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact for support.

For assistance with the application process please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at or .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0149341 in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO / AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to : Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Mail Stop 1062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246 Telephone : ; Email : or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone : 1- FAX : ; TDD : 1-; Email : ; or to both.

Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Posting Close Date

06 / 30 / 2026

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Proofreading,Adobe Acrobat,FDA Regulations,Manufacturing & Controls,Biotechnology,Clinical Trials,Research & Development,GLP,cGMP,Product Development,Chemistry,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1