Business Manager I

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces (Division of Student Enrollment and Success) is seeking a Business Manager I to oversee accounting, budget analysis, and HR-related transactions within the division. The role requires strong knowledge of accounting principles and experience with university financial systems.

You will coordinate operational functions for the division, train managers on financial reporting, and serve as a liaison with Human Resources Services.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with university financial systems and reconcilations is preferred.
• Ability to interpret institutional, procurement, and accounting policies and communicate requirements clearly.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles, debits/credits, reconciliations, and budget analysis.
• Coordinate human resources transactions and records management for the division.
• Serve as secondary liaison with Human Resources Services and provide guidance on financial reporting.
• Provide training to division managers and staff on accounting setup, system workflows, and reporting.

Education

Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience

Tools

AssetWorks AiM

Aggie Mart

Banner

Job description

• 504259
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Nov 27 2026 - 23:55 MST

Department Contact:

Laurie Ferguson 646-1713 [e-mail]

Internal or External Search:

Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)

Advertising Summary:

The Division of Student Enrollment and Success has an opening for a Business Manager. Please apply if you are interested.

Position Title:

Business Manager I

College/Division:

Student Enrollment and Success

Department:

440510-STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND SUCCESS

Location:

Las Cruces

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:

Commensurate with experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:

1.0

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement:

This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:

Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including debits and credits, reconciliations, budget analysis, and compliance with institutional and funding requirements. Advance knowledge of NMSU financial systems, including AssetWorks AiM, Aggie Mart, Wells Fargo, and Banner with the ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies between the systems. Ability to perform complex financial reconciliations of budgets, expenditures, funding sources, and journal entries on a recurring basis. Ability to interpret and apply institutional, procurement, and accounting policies and communicate requirements effectively to department managers and central administrative offices. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to independently research and resolve complex accounting and system issues. Ability to provide guidance and training to division managers and staff on accounting setup, system workflows, and financial reporting related to divisional funding and projects. Coordinates and administer operational functions and actions for division related human resources transactions, recruitment, records management, and financial transactions. Serves as the division’s secondary liaison with Human Resources Services.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

NMSU business, financial, and HR processing experience preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Environment:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort:

No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements:

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk:

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary:

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

EEO Statement:

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requesting an Accommodation:

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