Business Manager

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Brigham Young University’s History Department seeks a Business Manager to oversee financial and human resources functions for the department, the Center for Family History & Genealogy, and related programs. You will work with faculty and staff to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 3 years of admin experience; a master's is preferred. Strong budgeting skills, confidentiality, and the ability to navigate university systems like Workday are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of administrative experience required.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect highly sensitive information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Background in accounting and budgeting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage expenses, financial accounting, and budgets for the department.
• Prepare annual budgets with department chair and monitor financial reports.
• Process expense transactions and routine purchasing.
• Provide finance operations training and HR transactions for faculty and students.
• Maintain records of student employment and experiential learning tracking.
• Liaise with college and university personnel for financial and HR functions.
• Assist adjunct and full-time faculty recruiting and onboarding.
• Support faculty in Rank & Status, awards, and department evaluations.

Skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Why Work at BYUAt Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission : \"To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.\"We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.Belonging StatementUnited by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.Employment RequirementsMembers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards . Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Equal OpportunityBrigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.Business ManagerCome join the BYU History Department, where we explore the rich tapestry of human history through the lens of the gospel of Jesus Christ. As our Business Manager, you will be primarily responsible for the financial and human resources management of the History Department, the Center for Family History & Genealogy, and associated faculty, programs, projects, and committees. Together with part-time staff and student employees, you will provide support to faculty and students to keep the department running efficiently and effectively. Our faculty, staff, and students are eager to work with you and benefit from your expertise and congeniality. We look forward to talking with you about how this position fits into your career plans!What you’ll do in this position:Manage expenses, financial accounting, and budgets for the department, including responding to general inquiries, executing common transactions, and resolving discrepanciesWork closely with the department chair to prepare annual budgets, perform needs evaluation and assessment, and make recommendations for strategic resource planning, and monitor financial reports to assist in decision-makingExecute expense transactions for others, including creating, editing, and approving expense reports and conducting routine operational purchasingProvide finance operations training to and arrange travel and/or report associated expenditures on behalf of faculty and studentsProcess Experiential Learning Grants and scholarships to studentsInitiate and facilitate common HR transactions for student employeesMaintain accurate records of student employment and manage student raises and experiential learning tracking for all student employees in the academic history program, and assist CFHG with execution of the same for CFHG student employees.Liaise with college and university personnel regarding the execution of both financial and HR functions and approvalsServe as main point of contact for adjunct faculty recruiting, including contract processing, and assist with full-time faculty recruiting and onboardingProvide faculty support in areas including but not limited to Rank & Status, Annual Stewardship, Awards & Scholarships, peer reviews, faculty recruiting, and department evaluationsWhat qualifies you for this role:RequiredA firm commitment to the mission of BYUBachelor’s Degree and 3 years of administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education & experienceExcellent computer and organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated efficiency and effectivenessAbility to maintain confidentiality and protect highly sensitive informationExcellent leadership and training skills, including ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingExceptional interpersonal skills, including ability to interact congenially with students, faculty, university personnel and alumni.Ability to negotiate, resolve conflicts, and handle difficult situations with sensitivity and fairnessAbility to adapt quickly to changes in department leadership, respond readily to a variety of circumstances, and solve problems creatively and effectivelyProfessional in appearance, performance, and languagePreferredMaster’s Degree5+ years of administrative background/experienceBackground in accounting and budgetingFamiliarity with University systems (i.e. Workday) or demonstrated ability to master new systems quicklyApplication Instructions: Please include a cover letter with your resume and online application.Posting End Date: October 27, 2026*last day to apply is Monday, October 26, at 11:59pmWhat we offer in return:In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits , including:401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annuallyEmployee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their householdTuition benefits for employees and eligible family membersAccess to athletic facilitiesExcellent medical/dental benefitsShort/long term disability benefitsPaid parental and maternity leaveWellness programFree on-campus parkingFree UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependentsDiscounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYUPay Grade: 51Typical Starting Pay: $59,500.00 $77,000.00 annuallyThe actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.