The Business Center Manager II provides leadership and oversight for a business center that delivers finance, budgeting, grants, and human resources services. The position leads staff, advises departmental leadership on business operations, and ensures strong relationships with participating colleges and units. The position also partners with university stakeholders to support efficient operations and compliance with university policies and procedures.
Responsibilities Include:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the business center, including budgeting, financial reporting, grants administration, human resources, and payroll functions.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with participating colleges and units, proactively addressing concerns, aligning services with operational needs, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Providing consultative guidance and operational support to department leaders on business operations which may include finance, budget, grants, human resources and/or payroll.
- Supervising, training, and developing staff while coordinating workload and supporting continuous improvement.
- Ensuring compliance with university, state, federal, and sponsor requirements and maintaining effective business practices and internal controls.
- Collaborating with department leadership and campus partners to support strategic planning, solve operational challenges, and deliver responsive business services.
- Partnering with departments to develop, manage, and improve service center operations and contractual agreements, promoting effective business practices and sound financial stewardship.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree plus seven (7) years of finance and/or human resources experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Two (2) years of experience supervising staff or serving in a team-lead role.
- Experience with SAP or similar large integrated finance or human resources system.
- Ability to analyze data and inquiries, think critically, and make and communicate sound decisions.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software including Excel for data analysis.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and university policies.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships in the workplace.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, and lead others in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred qualifications include:
The following qualifications are preferred but not required:
- Experience training, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff.
We seek a collaborative leader with strong relationship-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment to interpret policy, resolve complex issues, and communicate difficult decisions with confidence and professionalism.
NUFlex benefit program offers customizable benefits including options to enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement options, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, staff/dependent scholarship program and more.
Applicant review begins November 9 and continues until position is filled. A criminal history background check will be conducted. View requisition S_260872 at https://employment.unl.edu to apply.
