Business Manager

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Children's Campus in Albuquerque is seeking a Business Manager to lead financial administration, HR, and operational functions for a multi-funded early childhood program serving students, families, faculty, and staff.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience. This role requires strong budgeting, analytical, and leadership capabilities, with a focus on compliance and strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, and business administration principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply University, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to develop financial models and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships across multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and organizational development skills.
• Commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and organizational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial planning, budget development, fiscal management, grant financial administration, procurement, personnel administration, business operations, regulatory compliance, and organizational reporting.
• Develops systems, policies, and operational procedures that promote fiscal accountability, regulatory compliance, organizational effectiveness, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Serves as the principal business officer for the Children's Campus and acts as the primary liaison with University Financial Services, Human Resources, Purchasing, Sponsored Projects, Budget Office, Payroll, and other University departments regarding fiscal and personnel matters.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Financial analysis

Business administration

Policy interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative relationships

Multitasking

Leadership

Organizational development

Customer service

Continuous improvement

Organizational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Manager

Requisition ID: req37484

Working Title: Business Manager

Position Grade: 13

The Business Manager provides comprehensive leadership and management of the Children's Campus business operations, financial administration, and human resources functions. This position directs the day-to-day fiscal and administrative operations of a complex, multi-funded early childhood education program serving children, families, faculty, staff, and students.

The Business Manager is responsible for financial planning, budget development, fiscal management, grant financial administration, procurement, personnel administration, business operations, regulatory compliance, and organizational reporting. Working collaboratively with Children's Campus leadership and University administrative departments, this position develops systems, policies, and operational procedures that promote fiscal accountability, regulatory compliance, organizational effectiveness, and long-term financial sustainability.

The Business Manager serves as the principal business officer for the Children's Campus and acts as the primary liaison with University Financial Services, Human Resources, Purchasing, Sponsored Projects, Budget Office, Payroll, and other University departments regarding fiscal and personnel matters.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, and business administration principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply University, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to develop financial models and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships across multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and organizational development skills.
• Commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and organizational excellence.

Additional Requirements: Candidate must complete an ECECD background check including fingerprinting and an EOHS medical clearance.

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: UNM Childrens Campus Administration (234B)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term - Full-Time

Term End Date: 06/30/2027

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $4,797.87 - $6,529.47

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 8/10/2026

Eligible for Remote Work: No

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.