Business Services Finance Manager, College of Natural Sciences

Responsibilities

• Manage records retention for the team in compliance with university and state records management requirements. Ensure accurate organization, maintenance, and disposition of financial and administrative records, and provide guidance to staff on records retention standards and best practices.
• Assist with analysis, documentation, and streamlining internal administrative and financial processes. Identify efficiency opportunities, support implementation of improved workflows, and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives across CNS financial operations.
• Provide advanced administrative and financial support to the CNS Dean's Office, exercising independent judgment and demonstrated knowledge of university business policies, procedures, and systems. Serve as back-up to other team members as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and initiatives. Participate in internal or cross-unit efforts that advance the operational, financial, and administrative objectives of the college.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, and at least six years of progressively responsible financial or accounting experience
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate administrative information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong listening skills and a commitment to customer service
• Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 applications
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance or accounting.
• Prior experience working in higher education or academic environment, particularly in finance
• Knowledge of UT academic policies and procedures
• Salary Range
• $70,000 + depending on qualifications
• Working Conditions
• May work under standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• This position is based on the UT-Austin campus
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas
• Required Materials
• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV
• Three (3) work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a current or former supervisor
• Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Requir

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Business Services Finance Manager, College of Natural Sciences ---- Hiring Department: College of Natural Sciences ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Jun 22, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at the University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit https://cns.utexas.edu . Within the Dean's Office, the Business Services team provides a broad range of financial and administrative support, including guidance on finance, budget, and UT-Austin policies and procedures. Purpose This position provides administrative and financial support to the Business Services team, which oversees day-to-day transactional operations for the Dean's Office and other CNS reporting units. The role contributes directly to the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of CNS financial operations.

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