Business Manager I

Lafene Health Center is looking for a highly dedicated and enthusiastic Business Manager. 522272 Manhattan, Kansas, United States Lafene Student Health Center Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular) Closing at: Oct 1 2026 - 23:55 CDT On-site

The Business Manager provides comprehensive fiscal and operational support to ensure effective financial management and business processes within Student Health and Wellbeing units, including Lafene Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Cat’s Cupboard, and the Morrison Family Center for Student Well-being. This position is responsible for developing and managing budgets, overseeing day-to-day financial operations, and ensuring compliance with university policies and regulatory standards. The role demonstrates proficiency in financial planning, work design, and project management to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic goals. The incumbent supervises financial staff, fostering a collaborative team environment and ensuring accurate, timely execution of fiscal responsibilities. Acting as a key liaison between departmental leadership and university financial offices, this position plays a critical role in advancing the mission of student health and wellbeing through sound fiscal stewardship and process improvement.

About Us

Lafene Health Center provides students with accessible, high-quality, and affordable outpatient healthcare, focusing on keeping students healthy and promoting a healthy campus community. Care is provided by board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing professionals, ensuring students receive the same high-quality care they would expect from their healthcare providers at home. Students have access to coordinated and comprehensive services designed to build and maintain their overall well-being. We believe that good health is essential for academic success. The mission of Lafene Health Center at Kansas State University is to offer accessible, high-quality, affordable outpatient healthcare services on the Manhattan campus while also providing exceptional health and well-being education to the student body and the larger Kansas State University community. This mission is guided by the Health Center's core values of compassion, mutual respect, adherence to evidence-based healthcare and university standards, appreciation for timeliness, and collaboration, which ensures students receive respectful, efficient, and comprehensive care while fostering the best possible healthcare experience.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site. All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. This degree requirement ensures candidates possess the financial, administrative and analytical skills essential for managing complex departmental operations, including budgeting, policy development and purchasing oversight. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting or other relative area
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and prepare detailed reports.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; experience collaborating across departments.

Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on: October 1, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $53,581.00 - $85,686.00

Why Join Us: Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship: Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote and Hybrid work options: Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Relocation to Kansas: Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives.

Background Screening Statement: Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences: Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview. The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas. Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university. To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.