Business Operations Manager
Core
Manages the routine business, financial, and human resources operations of a university museum, serving as a key partner to leadership in resource stewardship and operational analysis.
Role type
Senior IC business operations manager
Builds
Sustainable financial and staffing plans, efficient administrative systems, and accurate fiscal reporting for museum functions
Domain
Higher education + museum administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, grants administration, human resources management, student employment administration, procurement and travel coordination, internal controls and compliance, process improvement, supervisory leadership
Preferred skills
strategic planning, data-informed decision-making, stakeholder coordination
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee day-to-day business operations and supervise assigned personnel; Develop, administer, and monitor operating budgets and financial resources; Coordinate fiscal support across curatorial, exhibitions, education, collections, development, marketing, visitor services, security, and facilities functions; Provide administrative oversight of human resources, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and student employment; Oversee payroll, timekeeping, and sensitive personnel information; Manage procurement, purchasing, contracting, travel, and reimbursements; Coordinate with auditors and university partners for financial reviews and compliance; Participate in long-range planning and translate institutional priorities into operational plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC