Job Title:
Vice President of Business Operations
Company: Confidential
Location: Portales, NM
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Vice President of Business Operations About the Company Vibrant state university Industry Education Management Type Educational Institution Founded 1934 Employees 201-500 Categories Education Eastern New Mexico University About the Role If you are an innovative and strategic leader with a passion for education, consider joining our dynamic team as the Vice President of Business Operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the strategic direction and daily management of the university's business operations. Your responsibilities will encompass a broad range of functions, including business office management, budgeting, purchasing, risk management, physical plant operations, information technology, institutional research, and auxiliary services. As a leader, you will be integral in planning, policy-making, and decision processes, ensuring that all initiatives serve the diverse needs of our students. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in business reporting, analysis, and forecasting, along with a commitment to inclusive and equitable service. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of professional experience managing significant budgets and capital projects. Your expertise in problem-solving, planning, communication, leadership, project management, and human relations will be crucial to success in this role. The Vice President will ensure compliance with financial regulations as well as internal and external audit requirements, and actively promote shared governance within the institution. Experience in higher education, especially with state and federal agencies, as well as managing various funds and grants, is highly desirable. Join us in our mission to enrich lives through learning by aligning financial planning with our institution's strategic goals. Hiring Manager Title President of ENMU-Roswell Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration