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Department:
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R109311
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 6 (Salaried)
Position Description:
The Business Office in the Division of Student Affairs is seeking to hire a Business Unit Administrator II to support the Office of Student Engagement. The Business Unit Administrator serves as the primary business liaison and manages the department’s business functions involving other departments such as Finance, Grants Management, Sponsor Program Financials, and HR Services. This position oversees the department’s financials and assists in training key administrative staff in new or updated business procedures. The Business Unit Administrator tracks revenue and expenses throughout the fiscal year and prepares payment requests, requisitions, invoices, procard reconciliations, and divisional account reconciliations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversees all department purchasing activities including procard and travel card transactions, creates journal vouchers, and manages Workday Financials activities such as travel and expense requests, payment requests, and requisitions
- Monitors revenue and expense actuals for budget adherence and generates budget variance reports semi-annually
- Manages department grants in conjunction with the department research team including preparation of required reports, ensuring the principal investigator stays on budget and other tasks related to grant management
- Tracks employee salaries, updates funding sources in Workday, and initiates PETs as necessary
- Initiates and manages recruitment processes, posts jobs, and finalizes department new hires in Workday HRIS system
- Provides oversight of accounts payable processes and transactions
- Provides training and guidance to staff on University and Division policies and procedures
- Actively participates in department and division meetings
- Serves as a backup to administrative staff and other business unit administrators
- Participates to assist with the execution of Division initiatives such as freshman orientation, Welcome Week, and resident move-in events
- Performs other duties and completes special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
- Knowledge of accounting principles and general or fund accounting experience
- Excellent knowledge of and proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience using BA4 and Workday HR/Finance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated, focused, detail-oriented, collaborative, and is able to prioritize, plan, and execute work tasks in a busy financial department
Work Hours and Location
This is a full-time, exempt position with a 37.5-hour regular workweek. Additional work hours may be required based on department needs, programming, staffing, and/or scheduling. The primary work location for this position is at the Belknap Campus. Occasional overnight travel (for professional development or conferences) may be required.
Employee Benefits
The University of Louisville offers competitive benefits and perks to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Please visit the University of Louisville Total Rewards webpages for details.
Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references with your application.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Business Unit Manager
Translate your credentials into PERM language
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the job description exactly. Get foreign credentials evaluated by a NACES-approved agency and align your resume to the specific educational requirements the employer will list on the ETA-9089.
Target employers with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Business Unit Manager roles are most likely to attract green card sponsorship at mid-to-large companies with in-house HR teams or retained immigration counsel. Organizations already enrolled in E-Verify are further along the compliance path than those who aren't.
Search green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate
Filter Business Unit Manager roles by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have sponsored similar management positions before, not just those open to the idea in theory.
Clarify the PERM timeline before accepting an offer
PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication and priority date waiting. Negotiate your start date and visa bridge plan upfront so your H-1B visa or other temporary status doesn't lapse mid-process.
Confirm the role meets EB-2 or EB-3 requirements
DOL classifies Business Unit Manager positions under management occupations requiring a four-year degree. Verify with the hiring team whether they intend to file under EB-2 (advanced degree or equivalent) or EB-3, since that affects your priority date and backlog exposure.
Address third-party worksite rules in your offer letter
If your Business Unit Manager role involves overseeing teams across client sites or subsidiaries, USCIS scrutinizes whether the petitioning employer maintains day-to-day control. Get clarity on reporting structures and have these documented before the I-140 is filed.
Green Card Business Unit Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Unit Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Business Unit Manager positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree, and under EB-2 when the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate an equivalent level of expertise. The employer selects the category when filing the PERM application, and that choice affects your priority date and how long you wait for a visa number to become available.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. The trade-off is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 filing, and priority date waiting can span several years, whereas an approved H-1B lets you start work within months. Many Business Unit Manager candidates hold H-1B status while their employer simultaneously pursues the green card.
What does the PERM process look like for a Business Unit Manager position?
Your employer starts by requesting a prevailing wage determination from DOL using the OFLC Wage Search, then runs a supervised recruitment campaign to document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Once recruitment is complete, they file the ETA-9089 with DOL. Current PERM processing at the analyst review stage is running well over a year, so expect the full PERM-to-green-card timeline to extend two to five years depending on your country of birth and the visa category.
How can I find Business Unit Manager jobs where employers will actually sponsor a green card?
The most reliable signal is prior PERM and I-140 filing history for similar roles. Migrate Mate lets you filter Business Unit Manager jobs by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're not guessing based on a job posting that says 'visa sponsorship available.' Targeting companies with a track record of management-level sponsorship saves significant time in your search.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I have a green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers once your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Business Unit Manager candidates, a move to a comparable general or operations management role at a new company typically satisfies the same-or-similar standard, but your new employer should review your situation with immigration counsel before the transfer.