Why Work at BYU
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Department Business Manager
Join the Information Systems Department as the Department Operations Manager, where you'll serve as an integral member of the leadership team supporting both the Bachelor of Information Systems (BSIS) and Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) programs. This comprehensive role combines financial management, human resources oversight, and operational leadership to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively. You'll manage complex budgets, oversee faculty and student support services, coordinate events and communications, and provide critical support to the Department Chair. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on academic excellence while working at the intersection of finance, operations, and technology education. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person position with typical 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. hours and occasional after-hours events.
What you’ll do in this position:
- Control and manage department financial activities; analyze expenditures, identify trends, and recommend solutions
- Review and approve faculty travel expenses, purchasing card expenses, and campus card expenses while ensuring compliance with university guidelines
- Manage department accounts including endowments, gifts, and club accounts; perform internal audits to identify compliance risks
- Train faculty, staff, and students on financial policies and serve on the BYU Marriott Financial Council
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, and performance management of 3-5 student employees each semester
- Coordinate faculty candidate interviews, new faculty onboarding, and faculty departure procedures
- Prepare and review faculty Rank & Status packets, Annual Stewardship Interview documentation, and faculty advancement materials
- Oversee class scheduling for each semester, coordinating with college schedulers to resolve conflicts
- Coordinate annual IS Core Orientation, department events, MISM graduation social, and retirement celebrations
- Manage department communications including social media presence across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
- Provide comprehensive support to Department Chair including monthly financial reports, meeting facilitation, and scheduling
What qualifies you for this role:
Required
- Firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Bachelor's degree and two years of professional office experience, or equivalent combination
- Excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills with ability to manage confidential information appropriately
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Advanced analysis of data in Excel including Pivot Tables, trend analysis, prediction and advanced functions
- Familiarity and use of AI to support your job role
- Positive, resilient temperament with strong coordination skills across departments and ability to maintain helpful, courteous manner under pressure
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree and two years of professional office experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in higher education administration or academic department management
- Knowledge of BYU systems including Workday and financial platforms
- Understanding of university hiring practices and associated policies
- Experience with faculty processes including rank and status reviews
- Background in academic department operations or higher education finance
- Event planning and vendor management experience
- Social media management and communications experience
- Familiarity with experiential learning frameworks in higher education
What we offer in return:
In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
- Access to athletic facilities
- Excellent medical/dental benefits
- Short/long-term disability benefits
- Paid parental and maternity leave
- Wellness Program
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Pay Grade: 51
Typical Starting Pay: $59,000.00 to $75,500.00 annually
Required Documents:
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
