Business Operations Manager

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Job Title:

Business Operations Manager

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Anthropology

The Business Operations Manager is responsible for the cross-functional management and administration of resources for the Department of Anthropology including but not limited to, finance, processes and operations, human capital, facilities, systems, and communication. Business Operations Managers gather and analyze data to monitor and improve performance and reinforce strategic decision making. They are responsible for aligning the strategy with business resources. They manage relationships within the organization and, at times, relationships with peer institutions or community organizations.

This role manages business operations and provides expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, expense control, and revenue enhancement. The Manager supports the Department Chair by ensuring sound financial management through effective budgeting and forecasting, as well as conducting regular financial reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include tracking financial commitments, managing fiscal processing (including procurement and travel), and completing monthly reconciliations of HR and fiscal transactions. They collaborate with HR to address staffing needs, oversee onboarding for new hires, and ensure an appropriate number of Lecturers and Graduate Associates are hired each semester.

The Manager serves as the Cost Center Manager, advising faculty, staff, visitors, and students on policies and procedures, and ensuring the reconciliation of departmental ledgers. They implement university and financial policies, initiates and/or approves transactions, and serve as a liaison for external grants, managing budget preparation and account maintenance.

As a leader, the Business Operations Manager resolves operational issues, supervises department staff supporting functions including academic program services and administrative assistance, and sets performance goals and benchmarks to promote growth and efficiency within the department.

Additionally, the Manager will be responsible for the future earnings account associated with the department’s forensic anthropology laboratory and body donation/curation program, tracking revenue, accounts receivable and expenses. The Manager oversees the department’s physical facilities including offices and laboratory upgrades and renovations from design to completion, including working with FOD and outside contractors, and is responsible for overseeing and managing any maintenance and/or janitorial issues within the department’s assigned spaces.  The Business Operations Manager leads the organization and planning of unit events including the department’s flagship speaker event, the annual Paul and Erika Bourguignon Lecture in Art and Anthropology.  The Manager serves as P-Card Manager for the department.  The Business Operations Manager tracks student enrollment data and advises Chair on enrollment trends and staffing needs.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; minimum of 3 years of relevant business operations experience. Considerable experience using in MS Excel.

Desired Qualifications: Proficiency with Workday; experience in managing budgets, financial reconciliation, advising leaders on operations, and financial decision making; supervisory experience preferred. 4 or more years of relevant business operations experience desired.

Additional Information:

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