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.