Business Operations Specialist, College of Urban Affairs [R0151751]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a Business Operations Specialist within the College of Urban Affairs. This role reports to the Director of Finance and Business Administration and is responsible for the day-to-day management of scholarship, gift, and grant accounts. The position will also manage all student/faculty travel purchases and reimbursements for the College. This role provides guidance and oversight of scholarship and gift accounts for five departments (Criminal Justice, Communications, Journalism and Media Studies, Public Policy and Leadership, and Social Work), a student advising center, KUNV Radio, UNLV-TV, as well as several centers/institutes that make up the College of Urban Affairs. The Business Operations Specialist ensures that departments maintain clear, accurate, and transparent business operations for these accounts, offering guidance through management reporting and insights into the most efficient and effective use of all funding sources in support of the mission. Additionally, this position collaborates with the UNLV Foundation and the Urban Affairs Business Office, supporting communication and contributing to a positive work environment. The role is guided by the Urban Affairs mission and values, as well as the UNLV mission and Campus Values, demonstrating Rebel Spirit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
1-3 years of experience.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Higher Education Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day management of scholarship, gift, and grant accounts.
Manage all student/faculty travel purchases and reimbursements for the College.
Provide guidance and oversight of scholarship and gift accounts for five departments, a student advising center, KUNV Radio, UNLV-TV, and several centers/institutes.
Ensure departments maintain clear, accurate, and transparent business operations for accounts.
Provide guidance through management reporting and insight to the most efficient and effective use of all funding sources.
Work collaboratively with the UNLV Foundation and Urban Affairs Business Office.
Support collaborative communication and contribute to a positive work environment.
Use the Urban Affairs mission and values, in addition to the UNLV mission and Campus Values, to guide decisions and actions and demonstrate Rebel Spirit.