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University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Business Center Manager II

🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $70K

💻 Operations

🗓️ May 20th, 2025

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Business Center Manager II. This role involves managing the operations of a large organizational unit in multiple functional areas, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial, grants, and human resource transactions, and building relationships with institutional representatives. The manager will supervise business center staff and support a culture of excellent customer service.

 Highlights
  • Manage daily operations of a large organizational unit.
  • Supervise staff executing financial, grants, and HR transactions.
  • Requires experience with SAP or similar systems.
  • Minimum salary of $70,032 per year.
  • Requires Bachelor's degree plus seven years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred experience includes directly supervising staff and facilitating training.

Business Center Manager II Full Description

Business Center Manager II

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 resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

Working Title  | Business Center Manager II
Department  | Filley Hall Business Center-0913
Requisition Number  | S_250370
Posting Open Date  | 05/09/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)  | 06/02/2025
Posting Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Description of Work  | The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) Business Centers are a cohesive team that provides professional service, efficient resource management, and effective solution development with integrity and accountability.

As the Business Center Manager II, you will:
Manage the daily operations of a large organizational unit in multiple functional areas. Be responsible for ensuring that all financial, grants administration, and human resource/payroll transactions are provided in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines. Manage business center operations and supervise business center staff executing and reviewing complex financial, grants, and human resources transactions, while supporting a culture of excellent customer service. Interact directly with departmental and institutional representatives and be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the departments served.
 
This position is located on UNL’s East Campus, home to the beautiful Maxwell Arboretum, the UNL Dairy Store, and plenty of parking!

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace—it’s the place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans with a university match
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered 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 plus seven (7) years of finance and/or human resources experience. Additional education or experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis. Two years of experience supervising staff (either functionally or full supervision). Experience with SAP or large integrated finance or human resources system. Knowledge of finance, grants, and/or human resources terminology and practices. Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze data and inquiries, think critically, and make appropriate decisions. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with rules and regulations, including HIPAA and FERPA guidelines on the disclosure of information. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to lead people, projects, and/or teams; and coach and mentor others.

Preferred Qualifications  | The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Two years of experience directly supervising staff. Experience performing finance, grants and/or human resources-related at a University of Nebraska institution. Experience facilitating training. Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices.

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  | $70,032/yr minimum

How to Apply  | 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 resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact  | Jodi Mackin, jmackin1@unl.edu, 402-472-5813
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:  |
Appointment End Date  | 

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Please describe your relevant educational background and professional experience in finance and/or human resources. Include the number of years in each field. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Please describe your experience supervising staff, including the total number of years in supervisory roles and the number of employees you have directly supervised in each position. Provide specific examples of your supervisory responsibilities, such as managing performance, delegating tasks, and developing team members 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Detail your experience using SAP or other large integrated finance or human resources systems. What specific tasks or processes have you managed within these systems, and how proficient are you with these tools? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Describe a situation in which you had to implement a policy or decision that you personally did not fully agree with. How did you handle communicating and enforcing that decision with your team, while maintaining their morale and trust? What steps did you take to balance your personal perspective with your responsibility to the organization? 
    (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
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