Business Manager

Amherst College, located in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a prestigious liberal arts college renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and diversity. The college has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts institutions in diversifying its student body across racial, socio-economic, and geographic lines. Amherst College is also dedicated to enriching its community by fostering diversity within its faculty, administration, and staff. This dedication to inclusion is core to its mission of providing an outstanding educational experience in a culturally rich environment. As a leading higher education institution, Amherst College offers a supportive workplace culture and a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. The college emphasizes both professional growth and personal wellness, ensuring its staff contribute meaningfully to the campus community and benefit mutually in their career journey.

The Business Manager position at Amherst College is a full-time, year-round role with an expected salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 annually. The salary is commensurate with the candidate's education, training, experience, and other business considerations. Reporting to the Director of Dining Services and working closely with the Assistant Director of Dining, the Business Manager plays an integral role in the operational and strategic management of Dining Services. This includes overseeing administrative functions that support dining operations encompassing service, kitchen, catering, and retail units. Part of the Dining Leadership Team, the Business Manager coordinates financial, systems, and human resources functions to align operational workflows with departmental goals. The role is essential personnel during campus closures or inclement weather, highlighting its importance in maintaining efficient dining services under all circumstances.

Key responsibilities include providing strategic and operational oversight for financial processes, payroll compliance, workforce planning, talent lifecycle management, training and compliance monitoring, and collaboration with central administrative departments such as Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The Business Manager supervises support staff, including a Financial Analyst and Dining Systems Analyst, ensuring data-informed decision-making and operational efficiency. This position supports payroll processes, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, compliance with food safety standards, and preparation for audits and inspections. The role also involves project management for dining-related events, coordinating administrative and financial logistics to guarantee successful execution. Amherst College seeks a candidate who demonstrates analytical ability, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced service environment. This opportunity offers candidates the chance to be part of a dynamic team that values leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement in higher education dining operations.