Business Manager Ut Bands

Position: Business Manager - University Bands Job Description: Join the University of Tennessee's legendary band program as our Business Manager, where innovation meets tradition. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing the business operations of our vibrant and nationally recognized band program - including all athletic bands, concert ensembles, educational festivals, workshops, and camps. This multifaceted position requires an individual who embodies our genuine enthusiasm for cultivating a positive and forward-thinking environment. You will bring precision to managing finances, clarity to human resource policies, foresight in logistics planning, and coherence to our communications. Your ability to navigate these core areas will be key to upholding the smooth execution and growth of our programs.
Primary Responsibilities: Embolden the optimistic culture inherent within UT's Band programs by fostering positive experiences for students, staff, alumni, and fans. * Assist in coordinating all activities of University Bands, including travel for athletic and concert bands, as well as managing risk for domestic and international travel.
Enhance our national reputation through meticulous management of prestigious band-related events such as workshops, festivals, and camps. Manages all financial operations such as but not limited to purchasing, contracts, deposits, tax payments, reconcile, scholarships, budget reporting and analysis to support informed decision-making by the Director of Bands. Serve as student staff payroll administrator ensuring compliance with university policies and timely processing. Function as the initial point of contact for internal and external inquiries relating to University Bands. Foster relationships with vendors for travel needs and activities coordination while maintaining compliance with university contract policies; coordinate with campus offices to ensure compliance and safety. Process income from band related events, summer camps and student fees efficiently according to university deposit guidelines. Administer scholarship awards in line with financial aid requirements ensuring students' academic progression.