Business Manager, Academic Affairs [R0149341]

Business Manager, Academic Affairs

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

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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

• Competitive total rewards package including : 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

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 vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 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 Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's 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 Report's annual listing of the nation's 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.

For more information, visit us online at http : / / www.unlv.edu.

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 person's age, disability, gender, military status or obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, 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 University's 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 : (702) 895-4055; Email : title