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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Business and Operations Manager. This role serves as the Chief Business Officer and a senior leader in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, managing budgeting, financial reporting, business operations, marketing, communications, undergraduate recruiting, student services, and technology services within the college. The manager collaborates with faculty, staff, and key campus partners to support the college's mission and vision.

Highlights

Oversee all non-academic college staff and operations including budgeting and financial reporting.
Manage all business operations, marketing, communications, undergraduate recruiting, student services, and technology services.
Collaborate with Chief Academic Business Officers, Office of Business and Finance, University Admissions, University Communications, IT Services, and the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor.
Required proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) and knowledge of large integrated financial management systems.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field with at least 5 years of experience in accounting, grants/contracts, financial or business management.
Experience working knowledge of grants/contracts, accounting, budgeting, personnel, and payroll practices.
Preferred experience with SAP, PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, myRed, supervisory role, higher education setting, and knowledge of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Requires a criminal history background check.
Posted salary starts at $75,000 per year.
Full-time position within the Department of Journalism & Mass Communications.

Business and Operations Manager Full Description

Business and Operations Manager

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To apply, go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition S_260275. Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

Position Information

Working Title | Business and Operations Manager
Department | Journalism & Mass Comm-0908
Requisition Number | S_260275
Posting Open Date | 04/09/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 04/27/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes

Description of Work | The Business & Operations Manager serves as the Chief Business Officer and a senior leader in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. This position oversees all non-academic college staff and operations including budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, all business operations, all marketing and communications, undergraduate recruiting, student services and technology services in the college. The individual in this role works collaboratively with the college’s faculty and staff, key partners on Campus including Chief Academic Business Officers (CABO), the Office of Business and Finance, University Admissions, University Communications and Information Technology Services, and the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor in furtherance of the college’s mission and vision.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field and five (5) years’ experience in any combination of accounting, grants/contracts, financial or business management. Strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of large integrated financial management systems. Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access. Working knowledge of grants/contracts, accounting, budgeting, personnel and payroll practices.
Preferred Qualifications | Experience in higher education setting. Experience in supervisory role. Experience with SAP, PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, and myRed. Knowledge of Journalism and Mass Communications programs and/or profession.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $75,000/year minimum
How to Apply | To apply, go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition S_260275. Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Adam Wagler
Dean of College of Journalism and Mass Communications
adamwagler@unl.edu
402-472-3041
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: | 6-1-2026
Appointment End Date |

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