University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Business and Operations Manager
🇺🇸
Lincoln, NE
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$75K
💻
Operations
🗓️
July 22nd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Business and Operations Manager. This role leads non-academic staff and manages college operations such as budgeting, financial reporting, marketing, undergraduate recruiting, student and technology services. The manager collaborates with faculty, campus partners, and administrative offices to support the college's mission.
Highlights
- Oversee budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, business operations, marketing, undergraduate recruiting, student services, and technology services.
- Serve as the Chief Business Officer and senior leader in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.
- Collaborate with faculty, Chief Academic Business Officers, Office of Business and Finance, University Admissions, University Communications, IT Services, and Executive Vice Chancellor Office.
- Required skills include knowledge of large integrated financial management systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field; 5 years experience in accounting, grants/contracts, financial or business management; strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred qualifications: experience in higher education, supervisory roles, familiarity with SAP, PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, myRed; knowledge of Journalism and Mass Communications.
- Criminal background check required.
- Position is full-time, non-temporary with a minimum salary of $75,000/year.
- Requires management of multiple departments including marketing, recruiting, student and technology services.
- Planned hire date is June 1, 2026.
Business and Operations Manager Full Description
Business and Operations Manager
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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) | 08/10/2026
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
[email protected]
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 |
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) | 08/10/2026
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
[email protected]
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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