Job Details

Business Manager

Position Number: 7281175
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Business Manager

Job Summary

Working within the division of Student Affairs in the Campus Recreation Services department, the Business Manager manages administrative and business operations for Campus Recreation Services.

At University of Utah, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life plan and upto14.2% contribution to your retirement plan, Campus Recreation Services offers this position the following perks, including:

Flexibility: Up to 4 days a month (depending on your work) feel free to skip the commute and hit your deadlines from home.

Office Culture: We have a highly collaborative office. Dress code is relaxed business/casual -we want you to be comfortable. Group and team activities to get to know your co-workers and step outside the office. Kick back and refocus in the relaxation room.

Wellness in action: Take advantage of our many health and wellness programs on-campus and virtually. This includes mental health and resiliency support, nutrition services, and more. Free membership to the Eccles Student Life Center. Free sport and outdoor equipment rental, fitness classes, Intramural Sports participation.

Community: Discounted and sometimes free admission to arts, cultural, museum, lectures and select sporting events on campus.

Learning: In addition to the many free educational opportunities on campus, the University offers50% tuition reduction for eligible employees and their families. We also offer many professional development opportunities and an annual budget to develop your skills.

Other benefits and services include:
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Retirement Savings Plans (403(b), Roth 403(b), 457(b))
WellU Employee Wellness Program
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Long Term Care Insurance
Hyatt Legal Plans
UESP 529 College Savings Plan
Auto/Home Insurance
Family and Medical Leave Act

Campus Recreation Services is located at the George S. Eccles Student Life Center, which connects student Life with academic life to create an engaged campus community. Amenities include a 50-meter pool, indoor and outdoor leisure pools, large indoor hot tub/spa, 320-yard indoor running track, bouldering and 4-story climbing wall, 5 sport courts, racquetball courts, 4 group fitness studios, and a combative room. Additional amenities include Shake Smart, and Athletic Training. Campus Recreation Services operates and schedules three outdoor turf fields, an outdoor track, and four sand volleyball courts.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalency.
Three years' experience that includes specific involvement in maintaining complex financial records, developing and monitoring departmental budgets and preparing related reports; and demonstrated organizational, human relation and effective communication skills.
Experience in managing monthly reports, including budget, purchase card, and payroll; exceptional guest service skills.
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of programs is a must, particularly a knowledge of Excel and how to manage complex interconnected spreadsheets.
Applicants need to demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Office Administrator, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Office Administrator, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty of responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

Manage the administrative functions of day-to-day operations and procedures of Campus Recreation Services
Maintain all budget accounts, purchasing, billing, payroll, vendor and tenant contracts, PCI compliance, and journal entries.
Prepare all financial reports, including monthly/yearly budget statements, sales tax report, payroll, purchase cards; participation reports, and required documents.
Oversee and support Campus Recreation scholarship administration.
Monitor budgets and expenditures to ensure limitations are not exceeded.
Review and understand all University and departmental policies and procedures, federal regulations, and contractual obligations. Coordinate, manage, and monitor all required implementation procedures.
Maintenance of membership sales, roster maintenance, and budget.
Coordinate details such as purchasing and personnel activities, document control, account coding for financial transactions, and manage the maintenance of departmental records.
Support department events with planning, coordinating the events and ensuring events meet appropriate financial procedures.
Oversight and management of purchasing and billing.
Manage travel for department, including registration, accommodations, flights, and reimbursements.
Annual financial reporting.

Problem Solving
There exists authority in decision-making process regarding procedural decisions in record maintenance, application of appropriate accounting classifications, and journal entries. Problems encountered in the position may involve communication and implementation of policies with a variety of people; interpretation and application of university and departmental policies, federal and state regulations affecting business operations; reconciling varied and complex financial data; and assuring the orderly movement of information into the university's automated systems.

Environment
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY
This position reports to the Director of Campus Recreation

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45512B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00315 - CAMPUS RECREATION SERVICES
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 55000.00 - 65000.00
Close Date: 10/1/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/204595