Business Manager - College of AG, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

6d • $51,504 - $56,004 • Onsite

About The Position

Manage, direct and supervise the business operations of the CALSNR Dean's office including personnel, financial and office activities and services; interpret, administer, and apply university policy and procedures; conduct special projects as set forth by the Dean or Director; assist with development of policy and procedures for area of influence; work under very limited supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years work-related experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with WyoCloud or Oracle accounting systems
• Advanced proficiency with Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity with Human Resources concepts, practices, polices and procedures
• Supervisory experience; people management
• Experience with University policies, procedures and systems
• Experience with sponsored projects and grants

Responsibilities

• Complete all accounting functions including P-card transactions and reconciliation, purchase orders, contracts and other financial transactions.
• Reconcile all departmental accounts as applicable including unrestricted, restricted, designated and grants or any other special account.
• Monitor, analyze, determine priorities and make recommendations pertaining to expenditures, budgets, and data flow.
• Serve as Cost Center Approver to Authorize or reject expenditure/disbursement of area funds in accordance with applicable statutes, policies and budgetary limitation; research complex data, analyze situation and recommend alternative solutions.
• Review business/accounting work for accuracy and coordination of flow; research and report on budgeting and personnel activity.
• Communicates with the Budget Office to set up all faculty start-up accounts.
• Manages all faculty start-up accounts.
• Manages all CALSNR program fees.
• Manages and oversees all approved college financial commitments.
• Assists with position and operating budgets for all Deans Office accounts.
• Manages the colleges GRI AA funding.
• Oversees and manages copier services access and maintenance.
• Prepare financial reports; perform complex accounting functions; participate in meetings concerning financial aspects of a designated area.
• Recommend alternative solutions to management as to courses of action that best meet the organizations goals.
• Manage personnel and payroll functions in the department as applicable.
• Includes working directly with and having knowledge of UW hiring practices and HCM transactions for employee hires.
• Includes completion or oversight of all hiring documents for faculty, administrative staff, research staff, graduate students and undergraduate employees as well as supervision and/or timecard entry.
• Includes supplemental salary requests and summer salary and documentation required for grants.
• Perform problem resolution relating to correct forms, procedures and campus resources; interpretation and recommendations pertaining to State, University, College and Department policies and procedures and payroll and HR issues.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise and evaluate support staff; supervise accounting and related personnel functions.
• Counsel staff and clients regarding policy, procedure and guidelines; provide policy interpretations and application procedures.
• Conduct special projects, as directed.
• Responsible for computerized documentation; may perform routine programming.
• May monitor and update fee schedules as directed.
• May act as liaison to departments and campus administration.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level