Manager, Business, CELS Research Operations
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the business functions of the College of Environment & Life Sciences (CELS) research operation. Plan and maintain fiscal budgets. Manage grant submissions.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and sustain business systems to fulfill the mission and goals of CELS research operations efficiently and effectively.
- In consultation with Director and Principal Investigators (PI), prepare the research operations budgets for review and approval.
- Track and report budgeted vs. actual expenditures and encumbrances for all research accounts.
- Track and report budgeted vs. actual revenues against approved budgets on a monthly basis.
- Oversee the reconciliation of project budgets and accounts with the University's financial records.
- Maintain all financial records, personnel records, etc., for grants and sub-contracts.
- Oversee and ensure the timely preparation of personnel and payroll forms.
- Relay information regarding University policies to project staff.
- Maintain confidential personnel information.
- Train, assist, and support faculty, support staff, and students in business functions.
- Supervise designated professional and administrative support staff and student workers with budget, financial, personnel, and purchasing responsibilities.
- Assist PIs in the preparation of budgets for grant requests and securing outside funding.
- Provide support to the Division of Research and Economic Development in ensuring compliance with prescribed federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures, including adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Prepare reports to track strategic accomplishments.
- Coordinate on-site training programs and conferences.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent the PI in business-related activities within the University and with outside agencies, as appropriate.
- Assist staff with personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
- Perform additional duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Peoplesoft; InfoEd.
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