Position Function:
The Business Manager (BM) reports directly to the Assistant Director of Business Operations and is responsible for providing management and accountability that supports the mission of the Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU) in the area of business management. The BM will help to manage the day-to-day business functions of the RCU and the Center for Cyber Education (CCE). The BM will serve as a member of the Management Team and will contribute to the development and implementation of organizational policies and practices. This person must know how to handle problems quickly, efficiently and have great communication skills.
Salary Grade: 15
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
Visit www.rcu.msstate.edu
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
1. Reconcile and balance financial records in order to maintain accuracy and conformance to University, departmental, and sponsor policies.
2. Assists with the development and management of annual operating budgets.
3. Manage fiscal year opening and closing processes.
4. Manage sponsor monthly invoicing and reimbursement requests.
5. Prepare budget and contract deliverable reports.
6. Track and manage invoice approvals and payment receipts and work directly with customer on outstanding invoices.
7. Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
8. Supervise the purchasing and contracting processes.
9. Document financial transactions by entering account information into QuickBooks.
10. Communicate with Business Office personnel, supervisors, sponsors, and University departments, including but not limited to Office of Sponsored Projects, Controller's Office, Procurement and Contracts and Human Resources on financial, contractual, grant and personnel activities.
11. Respond to requests for information and questions with timely, accurate and current data.
12. Management of office personnel to include the annual performance review process.
13. Examine office operations and activities, in regard to best practices and make recommendations to enhance efficiencies and promote continuous improvement.
14. Ability to manage numerous tasks and initiatives simultaneously while maintaining efficient and continuous process improvement.
15. Stay up-to-date and informed of Part 200-Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
16. Stay abreast of University and sponsor financial and personnel policies and procedures.
17. All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in business related field
* Minimum of three years' experience in financial management
Preferred Qualifications:
* Master's Degree in business related field
* Experience in the management of a business office in a mid-sized research center or similar sponsored program environment.
* Experience in grant management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
* Proficiency in the use of BANNER.
* Knowledge of business office systems and procedures in a university or research center environment.
* Experience supervising a staff of professionals, student workers, and support staff.
* Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.
* Excellence in attention to detail, strong work ethics, communication, organization, and leadership skills.
* Excels at operating in a fast pace environment
* Excellent people manager
* Ability to maintain customer confidentiality.
* Good communicator, active listener, and possess strong decision-making skills.
* Good team player.
* Flexible and able to multi-task
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
* Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
* No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
* No or very limited physical effort required.
* Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
* Apply online and submit a resume, cover letter and the complete contact information for at least 3 references
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
