Business Manager

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Job Posting Title: Business Manager Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM AA - SA - ResLife - Finance and Human Resources (Sarah Ulkins (00009556)) Work Location: 0206 Louise Garig Hall Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: Business Manager Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Business Manager working with the Business Operations of Residential Life.

Residential Life is an auxiliary enterprise for on-campus student housing overseeing an $90+ million budget with approximately 8,500+ students in 16 residence hall communities, three single student apartment complexes, and three Greek houses.

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, the Business Manager serves as cost center manager for 37 cost centers assisting the Director of Business Operations in all areas of business operations including processing procurement transactions, generating expense reports, reviewing financial transactions, and financial reporting.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE: * Manage procurement, accounts payable, payroll, journal entries, CARD entries, and budgets for 34 cost centers * Monitor and steward financial and human resources; compile, analyze, and report financial data; prepare and review periodic budget-to-actual reports; forecast year-end projections.

* Prepare requisitions for multiple Residential Life areas, manage revenue-generating contracts, and oversee contract renewals and initiations.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP: Serve on Residential Life/Student Affairs committees Serving on departmental and/or campus committees offers valuable leadership opportunities by allowing individuals to collaborate with various groups, influence decision-making processes, and contribute to the growth and improvement of the campus community.

By serving on these committees, there is an opportunity to develop skills in communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning, while providing a platform to advocate for student, faculty, or staff interests.

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Collegial team-player who actively builds authentic and mutually-beneficial relationships, who is able to influence others without positional authority, and who is unconcerned with where credit for accomplishing institutional objectives is assigned.

Has a sincere positive regard for all people including co-workers, faculty, staff, and students, Effective communicator who clearly conveys complex financial and operational information to stakeholders and departments.

Maintains trust, transparency, and compliance when managing sensitive financial and operational matters.

Manages many concurrent deadlines, processes, and reporting cycles while keeping workstreams on track and with a high attention to detail ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES: Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs.

Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort.

Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail.

We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students.

Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership and Administration (40%) Oversees business manager role for department of Residential Life.

Demonstrates divisional attitudes and priorities in all aspects of work.

Is accountable for executing accounting tasks and objectives including, but not limited to procurement, accounts payable, payroll, internal transactions, journal entries, CARD entries and/or budget for the various 34 residential life cost centers.

Prepares journal entries, payroll accounting adjustments and CARD entries as needed.

Provides leadership to one student worker.

Resource Management (20%) Stewards resources (human, financial, etc.) to ensure quality, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, relevance, and alignment with institutional and divisional objectives.

Compiles, analyzes and reports financial data internally and forecast year end budget projections.

Prepares/reviews quarterly, semi-annual and yearly budget-to-actual financial reports for operating budget, Residential/honors college, residential education agency and capital repair/maintenance project accounts.

Quality Control (20%) Ensures business office for residential life outputs including financial oversight, administrative tasks, programs/services/events/experiences, and all communication exudes a high degree of quality.

Ensures quality in every aspect of the position.

Embraces and executes the marginal gains approach and seeks to improve level of all services, events, programs, and experiences in department for continuous improvement every academic year..

Procurement (15%) Prepares procurement requisitions for Residential Education, Information and Security Services, Facilities, Communication/Administration, Residential Colleges and Business Office divisions of Residential Life.

Manages revenue generating contracts and initiates new contracts/renewals when necessary.

Other Duties (5%) Other duties as assigned by the executive director and direct supervisor.

This includes but is not limited to: efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree and 3 years Accounting, budgetary, finance or related experience.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise.

Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or business related field 5 years Accounting, budgetary, finance or related experience with knowledge of university procurement.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS: This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.

This position regularly engages in financial matters including handling credit cards, cash, grant funds, or other university funds, and must undergo a credit check per FASOP HR-04.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled.

However, in order to assure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by September 12, 2025.

Requested application materials include a letter of interest; curriculum vitae or resume; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Please provide resume, cover letter, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Sarah Ulkins, Posting Date: August 25, 2025 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 8, 2025 Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.

Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N): Y LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at or email . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.