Senior Business Manager, School of Nursing

Duke University School of Nursing

 

Established in 1931, Duke University School of Nursing is a national leader in preparing nurse clinicians, scholars, and innovators who are transforming healthcare through excellence in education, research, and clinical practice. With more than 1,500 students, we offer a comprehensive range of programs, including the Master of Nursing (MN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD in Nursing. Our programs are designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s healthcare landscape, equipping graduates with rigorous training, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration to lead the future of nursing.

 

Our nursing program stands as a leader in healthcare education, earning #1 in the nation for Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs, #2 for Doctor of Nursing Practice, and #5 for Master’s programs, according to U.S. News & World Report. For over a decade, we’ve also been celebrated as a Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN)—11 years and counting! These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in preparing the next generation of nursing professionals.

 

 

Be You.

 

The Duke University School of Nursing is seeking an experienced Senior Business Manager to play a critical leadership role in advancing the School’s academic, research, and clinical missions. In this role, you will provide high‑level administrative and financial leadership across a complex academic environment, partnering closely with senior leadership, faculty, and divisional leaders to ensure strong stewardship of resources, operational excellence, and policy alignment.

 

You will serve as a trusted advisor to School leadership, with direct impact on financial strategy, workforce planning, space and facilities management, and long‑range operational planning. If you enjoy leading teams, solving complex business challenges, and shaping sustainable systems in higher education, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

 

Minimum Requirements

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a closely related field
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible administrative management experience
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Budget development and financial planning
• Grants and contracts administration
• Personnel supervision and workforce management
• Space and facilities planning in a complex organization

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, Accounting, or a closely related field (may substitute for two years of required experience)
• Experience in an academic health sciences or higher‑education environment
• Experience supervising managers or directors with independent functional responsibility
• Demonstrated success partnering with faculty and senior leadership on strategic initiatives
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Be Bold.

 

As Senior Business Manager, you will:

 

• Provide strategic administrative leadership by directing and coordinating the formulation, interpretation, and administration of short‑ and long‑range policies, procedures, and business programs aligned with School and University objectives.
• Lead comprehensive financial and budget management, including analyzing program plans, projecting funding levels from multiple sources, determining fiscal requirements, preparing and monitoring departmental budgets, and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Oversee operational and facilities management, coordinating personnel staffing levels, space utilization, facilities planning, purchasing, construction, renovation, and property management to ensure effective and efficient departmental operations.