Business Manager, Leadership Programs — Flexible Hours

University of Pennsylvania; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, Philadelphia, seeks a Business Manager to lead financial operations and administration for the McNulty Leadership Program. You will manage a diverse portfolio, coordinate with Wharton Finance & Administration and HR, and ensure compliant, efficient processes.

We seek a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional with 3–5 years of experience in financial operations and a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial operations, business administration, accounting, or similar administrative functions, including responsibility for applying financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex administrative or financial operations requiring collaboration, coordination, and relationship management across multiple stakeholders while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, improve processes, and implement effective operational solutions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high‑quality service in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or providing functional leadership to staff or colleagues.

Responsibilities

• The Business Manager serves as the primary financial operations and administrative lead supporting the McNulty Leadership Program.
• This position oversees a diverse portfolio of financial and administrative operations supporting multiple leadership programs.
• This role partners closely with program leadership, Wharton Finance & Administration, and Human Resources to ensure accurate financial processing, operational effectiveness, compliance with University policies, and continuous improvement of business processes and resource management.
• Success in this role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, initiative, and strong attention to detail.
• The successful candidate will be proactive and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex operational challenges, and identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.

Skills

Financial operations

Organizational & communication skills

Problem solving & process improvement

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Higher Education Administration/Public Administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, Philadelphia, seeks a Business Manager to lead financial operations and administration for the McNulty Leadership Program. You will manage a diverse portfolio, coordinate with Wharton Finance & Administration and HR, and ensure compliant, efficient processes.

We seek a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional with 3–5 years of experience in financial operations and a relevant bachelor’s degree.