Assistant Director, Business Operations - College of Arts & Sciences

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Director, Business Operations - College of Arts & Sciences    

JOB PURPOSE:   

Assists the Director of Business Operations in overseeing and performing the business, financial, and personnel functions of the College of Arts & Sciences. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assist the Director in managing the financial operations of the college, including revenue reports, budget analysis, and cost approval. 
• Coordinate with academic departments to review and assist with their budgets and reconciling.  
• Training and mentoring of departmental staff. 
• Perform analysis and troubleshooting for financial and budgeting problems. Manage the roll-up to the college budgets.
• Manage the Dean’s office financials and disbursements. Generate and analyze reports. Forecast encumbrances and obligations.
• Assist the Director in administering human resources activities. Duties include initiating, reviewing and assisting others in using ORC/HCM system for recruiting/hiring, pay, and employment changes.
• Assist the Director in hiring, supervising, training, and mentoring Shared Staff Center Business Managers and other support staff.  Coordinate college financial data for consistency across all departments.
• Oversee all college grant accounting. Includes training, supervising, and managing college grant accountant/s, and assisting PI’s, department staff, and Sponsored Programs with problem resolution.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of departmental policies, objectives, and procedures.

COMPETENCIES:  

• Analysis and problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Individual Leadership
• Integrity
• Stress Tolerance

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field
• A minimum of 4 years of direct work-related experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s degree in business or business related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 1 year experience with fiscal management and budget planning
• A minimum of 1 year experience with personnel management
• A minimum of 1 year experience with payroll and hiring
• Experience with grant accounting and budgeting
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in higher education  

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

Applications must be received by June 27th, 2024. 

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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