Business Manager I

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages and coordinates the business operations of a department/unit. Performs duties required to maintain and administer departmental budgets; administers staff policies and/or procedures; compiles reports; performs administrative procedures. 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: The Department of Poultry Science Department is one of six stand-alone poultry science departments in the country and is housed in a new state of the art building accompanied by a 12-acre research farm adjacent to the main campus. Facilities include a hatchery, layer facility, numerous broiler research houses, a BSL 2 live bird research facility, and a processing plant. Two commercial houses are located nearby. More information is available at the departmental website at http://www.poultry.msstate.edu. Anticipated Appointment Date: August 2024.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance or other appropriate discipline.
1 year directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Knowledge of customer service principles, techniques, systems, and standards.
Skill in budget management.
Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of business management principles and practices.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Skill using BANNER system.
Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintains department/unit budget and provides budgetary reports to senior management within the unit.
Coordinates with other University departments to process financial and personnel transactions. Communicates with the Controller’s office, Procurement and Contracts office on all activities related to accounts receivable and accounts payable for assigned budget. Prepares interdepartmental transfers and budget transfers between budgetary units as required.
Reconciles and balances financial records with the Controller’s office on a regular basis, audit financial records for accuracy, availability of funds and conformance to University and departmental policy and procedure.
Coordinates financial aspects of research proposals, contracts, and sub-contracts, including the development of budget, proposal preparation, and adherence to funding requirements; serves as a liaison with university administrators, state, federal, and private funding sources.
Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in the accomplishment of established goals.
Communicates with staff concerning business matters and advise of proper procedures. Stays abreast of University financial and personnel policies and procedures. Coordinates and maintains personnel functions for assigned unit/department.
Participates in the development and implementation of department/unit programs and projects consistent with organizational objectives, contractual arrangements, and/or funding availability.
Assists with the development and management of annual operating budget(s).
Assists in preparing annual budget based upon previous year's expenses and future requirements.
Develops and implements systems to maintain records on employees, equipment and compliance activities.
Other duties as assigned.