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POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under minimal supervision, the Business Manager will serve as chief financial advisor to the chair and administrative supervisor for the Biology department, one of the largest and most complex departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. The business manager will collaborate with the chair to establish department policies and procedures, assist the chair with the daily operations of the department, serve as the non-academic leader and financial officer for the department, participate with the chair to implement departmental strategic planning and carry out the administrative functions of that plan. The business manager will support the teaching, research and administrative needs of the department to achieve its mission of excellence, and act as the departmental liaison to the College of Arts and Sciences' Office of Administration and Budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Direct performance of the administrative operations, including direct supervision of three staff members; allocate job assignments, establish deadlines and priorities. Oversee administration of graduate program, information management, employee relations (including functioning as department ombudsperson), staff planning of five annual events and a weekly seminar series, and safety and training. Ensure records are maintained in accordance with university policies and federal labor-related regulations, advising employees of benefits, including learning and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), leave of absence, etc. Listen to, consider, and act upon employee suggestions for the betterment of the department and to help motivate employees and increase morale. (20%)

Serve as technical expert and advisor for all aspects of sponsored research operations for the department. Coordinate research grant submissions for a variety of federal and non-federal agencies of varying complexity. Work with faculty and administrators to prepare complex budgets and budget justifications. Review and approve all proposals and proposal budgets prior to routing to chair for approval. Ensure all information and prepared documents are accurate, complete, and meet the requirements of the college and funding agency. Total responsibility for pre-and post-grant award administration from national, private and local agencies. Oversee faculty research grants; forecast, develop, plan, suggest, audit and participate in decisions and discussions relating to expenditures. Oversee the reporting obligations to various oversight organizations; ensure compliance with all federal regulations. Prepare for and participate in internal or external grant audits. Reconcile all financial audits. (25%)

Develop a 3 to 5 year business plan in partnership with the department chair. Develop the annual budget and monitor performance against the approved plan. Prepare operating forecast. Approve and monitor expenditures. Analyze budget performance reports to track internal progress and forecast expense for remaining periods, providing financial guidance. Interpret and assess trends and formulate plans to balance expenditures. Develop cost control and monitoring programs. Monitor internal and external environment as it relates to department operations to anticipate and adapt significant changes. Define and evaluate strategic alternatives through the development of financial models and reports, providing recommendations of the course of action. (25%)

Oversee all purchases and expenditures from department budgets and faculty research grants. Authorize and/or initiate departmental expenditures of all types, monitoring all PCard activity within the department. Authority to approve purchases up to $5,000. Advise the department chair on expenditures above $5,000. Authorize travel advances, travel reimbursements, other reimbursements and non-PCard purchase requisitions. Reconcile monthly PCard transactions. Process m