Jobs and Careers

Business Manager SR

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jan 2025

💰 $70,000/yr

About the role

Overview

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services business services team is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable professional to join our dynamic team as a Business Manager Senior. This position plays a vital role in supporting the College’s innovation enterprise by providing financial support for smaller or newly emerging centers, as well as college-designated grants.

This position is eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, 22 days of paid leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employee and spouse, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2024-2025

Responsibilities

CEHS Content Expert & Trainer:

Serves as the College’s subject matter expert in post-award research administration
Acts as the primary trainer/mentor of sponsored program skills and processes

Business Manager - Innovation Enterprise:

Provides financial management support to designated centers, including:
- Center for the School of the Future
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center
- Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence
- Office of Research Services
Provides financial oversight and guidance to GEAR UP grant business services personnel

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 8 years of progressive financial/business/management related responsibilities that demonstrate the aptitude to perform the essential functions of the position OR a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or Finance/Business related area plus a minimum of 4 years of progressive financial/business/management related responsibilities that demonstrate the aptitude to perform the essential functions of the position.
Experience in providing financial support for externally funded awards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word including the ability in Excel to independently use formulas and pivot tables.
Experience in developing and presenting complex and financial information to both a financial and non-financial audience. Strong writing and editing skills. Able to develop materials with proper grammar and punctuation.
Experience with USU’s Banner Finance system.
Working knowledge of USU research policies and procedures.
Experience with USU’s Kuali system including proposal set up and reporting.
Experience with USU’s Argos system, Finance dashboards.
Experience in higher education, specifically within an academic unit.
Experience with grants requiring Institutional Review Board approvals.
Experience with grants with subcontracts or match requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively as a team member who works collectively and collaboratively to achieve common goals.
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
Ability to think analytically, quantitatively, creatively, and strategically.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing. Strong active listening skills including the ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, administrators, and staff.
Ability to develop clear, accurate, and professional training materials and presentations.
Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail when reviewing sponsored program documents. Ability to create and review complex budgets.
Knowledge of financial requirements of research contracts and grant proposals in a university environment.
Knowledge of all types of sponsored award mechanisms including grants, contracts, and subcontracts including match requirements.
Ability to interpret sponsor guidelines and regulations, including a detailed understanding of Uniform Guidance.
Ability to independently research issues and/or questions and concisely summarize findings.