Business Manager

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with BYU contributions

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick days

Tuition benefits

On-campus parking

Medical/dental benefits

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

UTA passes

Discounts at BYU Store

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a Business Manager in the History Department to oversee financial and human resources management for the department, CFHG, and related faculty and programs. You will support faculty and students, ensuring efficient administrative operations across multiple units.

Responsibilities include budgeting, expense processing, HR transactions for student staff, and coordinating with college and university personnel.

Qualifications

• Required: A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect highly sensitive information.
• Excellent leadership and training skills, including ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional 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 fairness.
• Adapt quickly to changes in department leadership, respond to a variety of circumstances, and solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Professional in appearance, performance, and language.
• Preferred Master’s Degree
• 5+ years of administrative background/experience
• Background in accounting and budgeting
• Familiarity with University systems (Workday) or demonstrated ability to master new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage expenses, financial accounting, and budgets for the department, including responding to general inquiries, executing common transactions, and resolving discrepancies
• Work 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-making
• Execute expense transactions for others, including creating, editing, and approving expense reports and conducting routine operational purchasing
• Provide finance operations training to and arrange travel and/or report associated expenditures on behalf of faculty and students
• Process Experiential Learning Grants and scholarships to students
• Initiate and facilitate common HR transactions for student employees
• Maintain 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 approvals
• Serve as main point of contact for adjunct faculty recruiting, including contract processing, and assist with full‑time faculty recruiting and onboarding
• Provide faculty support in areas including but not limited to Rank & Status, Annual Stewardship, Awards & Scholarships, peer reviews, faculty recruiting, and department evaluations

Skills

Committed to BYU mission

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Leadership and training

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Adaptability

Professionalism

Communication (written)

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years administrative experience or equivalent

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Why Work at BYU

At 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 Statement United 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 Requirements

Members 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 Opportunity

Brigham 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 Manager

Come 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 discrepancies
• Work 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‑making
• Execute expense transactions for others, including creating, editing, and approving expense reports and conducting routine operational purchasing
• Provide finance operations training to and arrange travel and/or report associated expenditures on behalf of faculty and students
• Process Experiential Learning Grants and scholarships to students
• Initiate and facilitate common HR transactions for student employees
• Maintain 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 approvals
• Serve as main point of contact for adjunct faculty recruiting, including contract processing, and assist with full‑time faculty recruiting and onboarding
• Provide faculty support in areas including but not limited to Rank & Status, Annual Stewardship, Awards & Scholarships, peer reviews, faculty recruiting, and department evaluations

What qualifies you for this role:

• Required A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education & experience
• Excellent computer and organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated efficiency and effectiveness
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect highly sensitive information
• Excellent leadership and training skills, including ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Exceptional 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 fairness
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in department leadership, respond readily to a variety of circumstances, and solve problems creatively and effectively
• Professional in appearance, performance, and language
• Preferred Master’s Degree
• 5+ years of administrative background/experience
• Background in accounting and budgeting
• Familiarity with University systems (i.e. Workday) or demonstrated ability to master new systems quickly

What we offer in return:

• 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 annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on‑campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
• Pay Grade: 51
• Typical Starting Pay: $59,500.00 $77,000.00 annually

Posting End Date: October 27, 2026 *last day to apply is Monday, October 26, at 11:59pm

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world‑class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ‑centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU! The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. All employees of Brigham Young University (BYU) agree to maintain the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as defined by the CES Honor Code and Dress and Grooming Standards, both on and off campus, 24 hours a day. BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.