Business Manager - College of AG, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources

Business Manager - College of AG, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources Join Our Campus Community! Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today! Why Choose Us? At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include: - Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%. - Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include https://www.uwyo.edu/hr/\_files/docs/employee-benefits/medical-dental-rates-2025.pdf. - Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure. - Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth. - Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources. At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's https://www.uwyo.edu/hr/\_files/docs/employee-benefits/benefit-summary.pdf. JOB TITLE: Business Manager - College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources JOB PURPOSE: Manage, direct and supervise the business operations of the CALSNR Dean's office including personnel, financial and office activities and services; interpret, administer, and apply university policy and procedures; conduct special projects as set forth by the Dean or Director; assist with development of policy and procedures for area of influence; work under very limited supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Complete all accounting functions including P-card transactions and reconciliation, purchase orders, contracts and other financial transactions. Reconcile all departmental accounts as applicable including unrestricted, restricted, designated and grants or any other special account. Monitor, analyze, determine priorities and make recommendations pertaining to expenditures, budgets, and data flow. - Serve as Cost Center Approver to Authorize or reject expenditure/disbursement of area funds in accordance with applicable statutes, policies and budgetary limitation; research complex data, analyze situation and recommend alternative solutions. Review business/accounting work for accuracy and coordination of flow; research and report on budgeting and personnel activity. - Communicates with the Budget Office to set up all faculty start-up accounts. Manages all faculty start-up accounts. Manages all CALSNR program fees. Manages and oversees all approved college financial commitments. Assists with position and operating budgets for all Deans Office accounts. Manages the colleges GRI AA funding. Oversees and manages copier services access and maintenance. - Prepare financial reports; perform complex accounting functions; participate in meetings concerning financial aspects of a designated area. Recommend alternative solutions to management as to courses of action that best meet the organizations goals. - Manage personnel and payroll functions in the department as applicable. Includes working directly with and having knowledge of U hiring practices and HCM transactions for employee hires. Includes completion or oversight of all hiring documents for faculty, administrative staff, research staff, graduate students and undergraduate employees as well as supervision and/or timecard entry. Includes supplemental salary requests and summer salary and documentation required for grants. Perform problem resolution relating to correct forms, procedures and campus resources; interpretation and recommendations pertaining to State, University, College and Department policies and procedures and payroll and HR issues. - Interview, hire, train, supervise and evaluate support staff; supervise accounting and related personnel functions. - Counsel staff and clients regarding policy, procedure and guidelines; provide policy interpretations and application procedures. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: - Conduct special projects, as directed. - Responsible for computerized documentation; may perform routine programming. - May monitor and update fee schedules as directed. - May act as liaison to departments and campus administration. COMPETENCIES: - Decisiveness - Individual Leadership - Meeting Membership - Quality Orientation - Technical/Professional Knowledge - Work Prioritization & Management MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: 2 years work-related experience Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: None Experience Evaluation Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience. Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience with WyoCloud or Oracle accounting systems - Advanced proficiency with Excel - Experience with Microsoft Office products - Familiarity with Human Resources concepts, practices, polices and procedures - Supervisory experience; people management - Experience with University policies, procedures and systems - Experience with sponsored projects and grants REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: - Cover letter - Resume or C.V. - Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position). This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 11/02/2026 will receive full consideration. WORK LOCATION: On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position. HIRING STATEMENT/EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to req