Business Manager

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Job Posting Title:

Business Manager

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM HSE - Office of Administration (Rob Lyles (00004955))

   

Work Location:

1214A H.P. Long Field House

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

College of Human Sciences & Education

Office of Financial Services

Business Manager

This position serves as a college-level business manager, responsible for the financial management of the college's unrestricted and restricted accounts. As well as providing oversight on all accounts receivables and tuition/billing for the Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool.

40% Finance/Account Management: Serves as business manager, through the management of all financial functions pertaining to the college’s LSU Online, Summer Term, four Centers & Institutes, Professorships, Foundation accounts, and Residential College. In addition, provides financial management and reconciliation of the college’s state unrestricted accounts/budget, LAA+, ICS and Call Me Mister programs, as well as provides budgetary support to the Assistant Dean of Administration. Assists with professional education, online programs, and grants/contracts in preparation and management of CHSE variable revenue streams, including but not limited to, the college's LSU Online and Professional Education portfolio.

35% College Support Services: Serves as business manager for the Dean's Administrative Support offices; consequently serving as the primary procurement agent for the College, including but not limited to: name tags, paper, envelopes, furniture, CHSE promotional materials, and processes requisitions/purchase orders/professional contracts through coordination with the University's Office of Accounting Services and Procurement; Aids and assists in processing spend authorizations and expense reports for the Dean's Administrative Support units, including but not limited to, all faculty/student travel grant awards. Updates asset management reports for the Coastal Roots van, etc.

10% Pre-College Support: Serves as business (and cost center) manager for the Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool

10% Scholarships: Works with Development and Student Services to establish scholarships, designate recipients and process/track payments; reconcile all College scholarship accounts and forecasts earnings; work with Enrollment Management, school-level contacts and staff to manage procedures, establish departmental scholarships, and review student award entries to ensure adequate funding and compliance with LSU Foundation and University policies; and maintains database of scholarships/student awards including criteria, and past and present recipients.

5% Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree with three years of related experience

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply - a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

This position has access to/directly handles cash/funds. Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a resume/CV, cover letter, three professional references including name, title, phone number and email address. Must pass a mandatory background and credit check. For questions and concerns regarding the job duties, please contact Tammy Lee at tlporter@lsu.edu.

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

July 6, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 5, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!