Business Manager I

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Business Manager I
Requisition ID: 2026-10047
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Accounting/Finance
position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Department: Bus Svs-Arts & Sciences
Advertised Salary: Minimum $50,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Business Services team in the College of Arts and Sciences (ArtSci) at Utah State University is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Business ManagerI to provide support to academic departments within the college. The successful candidate will manage and coordinate the business operations of assigned units including the oversight of activities such as: budget preparation and control, personnel processes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or contract and grant accounting. This position is integral to ensuring smooth operations, sound financial management, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position.
Responsibilities

• Functions as a primary business resource to the Department Head, faculty, and staff in the assigned area.
• Manages daily financial operations for the department, including review and approval of financial transactions such as PCard reconciliation, purchasing, Banner financial activity, and travel processing.
• Coordinates financial aspects of proposals, contracts, grants, etc. Assists staff in administering proposals to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies.
• Manages personnel actions such as hiring and EPAF requests and ensures payroll is accurately recorded and processed.
• May train, guide, and mentor business services staff (including students), as assigned.
• May hire and supervise student accounting assistant(s) as needed.
• Maintains annual budgets for a wide variety of accounts and grants using proper accounting/budgeting methods and retains records of financial figures for comparison with estimated budget.
• Coordinates, designs, and implements financial/management systems for a wide variety of programs.
• Verifies scholarship funding and processes graduate assistantships, tuition awards, graduate insurance, and other sources of funding in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Communicates and coordinates with other departments within and outside USU regarding financial matters.
• Reconciles and reviews financial statements monthly to ensure accuracy.
• Commits to integrity, performs duties with diligence in accordance with professional standards and enforces university policies and procedures.
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Serves in the interest of Utah State University in a lawful manner while maintaining high standards of conduct and character.
• Handles confidential information and manage projects effectively, and demonstrate reliability and strong work ethic.
• Provides customer service to faculty, staff, and students and campus community in a professional manner.
• Completes annual asset management for assigned units.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in a business field or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Banner, specifically the Finance and HR modules.
• Experience with EZ-Buy, procurement, and p-card processing.
• Experience with the Argos Reporting System.
• Experience with ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of USU policies and procedures.

Required Documents
Along with the online Application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile under “Resume/CV”.
2. Names and contact information for at least three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile.
3. Cover Letter should be typed/pasted at the end of the application process.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Minimum $50,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department Highlights
https://artsci.usu.edu/
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU’s commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
*updated 12/2025
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Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
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