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New River Community College

Business Operations Manager

New River Community College, Pullman, Washington, us, 99164

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Business Operations Manager Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

November 3, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1143-YN_ADMINPRO - Finance/Budget Manager

Business Title:

Business Operations Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

The Opportunity Reporting to the Associate Director of Administrative Services, the

Business Operations Manager

is responsible for managing the financial, personnel, and business administration functions for the Office of Commercialization (OC). You will provide management and leadership of day-to-day services including: accounts receivable and payable, purchasing, budgeting, personnel, payroll, travel, property inventory, record keeping, auditing, analysis, and grant and contract administration.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

Fiscal Management - 30%

Business Operations & Data Management - 20%

Grants and Contracts - 15%

Personnel - 15%

Supervision - 15%

Other - 5%

Additional Information This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined upon salary placement.

Monthly Salary $4,942.10 - $7,569 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field, and four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated attention to detail.

Proficient in computer usage to include Microsoft Suite products.

Experience with various financial activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, travel, personnel, cost analysis and budget planning.

Strong work ethic and willingness to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and/or knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations pertaining to fiscal management.

Experience with WSU or higher education system, which includes familiarity with a mainframe system, personnel processes, budget experience and fiscal process.

Knowledge of Washington Administrative Codes and WSU Business Policies and Procedures.

About the Office of Commercialization Our office offers a wide variety of services, that are all concentrated to promote your discoveries in the real world. We will work with you to protect your discovery through our in-depth patenting process, generate new interest in its field, and seek out industry partners who are looking for the next cutting edge solution. For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values, please visit http://commercialization.wsu.edu/.

Application Instructions Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter (Addressing the qualifications and the position details) External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Background Check This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Full Time Full time

Position Term 12 Month

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To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Business-Operations-Manager_R-14109.

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