Manager of Business Operations AS6365

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater seeks a highly organized professional to oversee a broad portfolio of fiscal, graduate student support, and administrative operations within the Graduate College.

This leadership role manages financial and personnel functions for the college, supports approximately 17 employees, administering a $1.4 million operating budget, and coordinates university-wide programs affecting more than 1,900 graduate assistants and tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business administration (or related field) with degree conferred by start date.
• Five years of related and progressive work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiscal, graduate student support, and administrative operations for the Graduate College.
• Manage financial and personnel functions of the college.
• Coordinate university-wide programs impacting graduate assistants and tuition waivers.
• Lead a team of about 17 employees.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Budgeting

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

HR software

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Melanie Morgan, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$54,000 - $74,000

Salary

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-09-04 to ensure full consideration.

About this Position

The Graduate College seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to oversee a broad portfolio of fiscal, graduate student support, and administrative operations. This position serves as a key leader in managing the financial and personnel functions of the Graduate College, supporting approximately 17 employees, administering a $1.4 million operating budget, and coordinating university-wide programs impacting more than 1,900 graduate assistants and millions of dollars in tuition waivers, awards, and student support funding.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Accounting or business administration or a related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Five years of related and progressive work experience

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong supervisory skills.
• Expertise in budgeting, accounting, payroll, and HR administration.
• Maintains professionalism when handling complaints, disagreements, and complex situations requiring discretion and confidentiality.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage complex processes, multiple deadlines, and confidential information while serving a diverse campus community.
• Knowledge of higher education policies, financial systems, and student support programs.