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Job Description
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives
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JOB TITLE:
Director of Business Operations
JOB PURPOSE:
The Director is responsible for the College’s finance functions including daily accounting operations; preparing annual operating and capital budgets; developing financial and project cost s and analyses; and developing rolling operating, capital and project forecasts. Additionally, the Director leads a team of professional and administrative support staff and in partnership with College leadership, works on developing goals, objectives, policies and procedures; supervising, coordinating, and evaluating activities; and performing personnel administration functions for financial staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for providing strategic policy level advice and recommendations to the College Dean and Associate Deans. Responsible for preparing all financial s and management of all College expenditures and revenue sources; presents budgets, forecasts, labor projections, short- and long-term plans; prepares data and documents that provide senior and operational management necessary financial and accounting information
Interprets accounting principles and ensures that the general accounting records and controls are maintained in a manner that is compliant with the overall finance function of the University
Ensures the timely and accurate accounting and ing of the College’s use of operating, designated, gift, endowment and plant funds in accordance with institutional, GAAP, and other applicable financial ing requirements
Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data
Establishes and participates in the development, modification and execution of policies that affect immediate operations and may have institution-wide effect
Identifies and pursues opportunities to optimize effectiveness
Contributes to the development of objectives and long-range strategic goals for the organization
Prepares complex s for federal granting agencies. Works with other units to maintain financial data for University’s land grant mission ing requirements
Oversees the approval and processing of revenue, expense, and transfer transactions ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations while maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards
Trains, monitors, evaluates or corrects the day-to-day financial/personnel operations of College financial staff. Maintains an organization structure and staffing to effectively accomplish established goals and objectives; recruits and supervises staff, including work allocation, problem resolution; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures for budgeting, procuring and funding projects managed by the College on behalf of the university; provides oversight and ensures compliance with university purchasing and financial policies in the procurement and contracting of project related services
Ensures compliance with Human Resource policies and procedures
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Direct supervision as first-line supervisor over select benefitted financial staff including hiring, termination, discipline, and performance evaluations. Secondary leadership and training for departmental business and financial staff.
COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrated competencies in financial management, management advising, strategic planning
Analysis and problem solving
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Individual Leadership
Supervisory skills; people management
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree; degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred
A minimum of 7 years of experience in a financial or administrative management position in a large organization/institution
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of Business Administration degree or equivalent in business or related field preferred
Experience with University policies, procedures and systems
Experience with sponsored projects and grants
Supervisory and personnel experience
Familiarity with capacity grants and federal land grant university systems
Experience with Oracle accounting systems
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 09/15/2022 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email
[email protected]
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ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit
http://visitlaramie.org/
