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Utah State University is hiring a Business Manager II. The position involves providing financial management support for the Department of Psychology by overseeing financial functions, serving as a financial consultant, and managing complex funding sources. Responsibilities include budget preparation, financial reporting, and research administration, while also collaborating with department faculty and staff.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include financial management, budget preparation, and financial reporting.
Experience with Excel dashboards, USU’s Banner Finance system, and Argos system preferred.
Minimum salary is $58,500, with compensation based on experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a business field and three years of experience required, or equivalent education and experience combination.
Leadership and supervision of business assistant roles included.
Focus on compliance with financial guidelines and regulations in research administration.
Effective collaboration with university offices on financial and operational matters.

Business Manager II Full Description

Overview:

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced professional to provide financial management support for the Department of Psychology.

The business manager will serve as the primary financial consultant to department head and faculty, manage complex funding sources, and oversee oversees all business/administrative assistance and financial functions such as: budget preparation, budget reconciliation, data management, transaction review and control, financial reporting, and research administration.

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:

Financial & Budget Management:

Oversees, manages, and reports on financial activities, transactions, and policies/procedures.
Performs or oversees budget preparation, budget reconciliation, data management, and fiscal information support.
Creates and maintains a comprehensive set of dashboard Excel reports that offer up-to-date insights into key financial metrics.
Tracks contracts in support of student clinical experiences and proactively works to establish new contracts as needed.
Reconciles and reviews financial statements to ensure accuracy in a timely manner.

Research Administration:

Coordinates financial aspects of proposals, contracts, grants in compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations.

Leadership & Collaboration:

Primary consultant and liaison for department head, faculty, and university offices on financial, human resources, and operational matters.
Supervise business assistant.
Works effectively with department staff to maintain a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a business field plus three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in research administration.
Experience with USU’s Banner Finance system.
Experience with USU’s Argos system, Finance dashboards
Working knowledge of USU’s purchasing and/or human resources policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of USU operational policies.
Experience working in a higher education academic department.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word including the ability in Excel to independently use formulas and pivot tables.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of finance enterprise systems and software.
Computer skills, including Excel and Windows.
Ability to train and lead staff.
Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Knowledge of contracting process and associated local, state, federal, and other regulations.
Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
Skilled in budget preparation and fiscal management.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.
Ability to develop professional materials with proper grammar and punctuation.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, as well as collaboratively and dynamically in team-based settings.
Ability to deal discreetly with highly confidential and sensitive information showing good judgement and decision-making skills.

Required Documents:
Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
Names and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile
Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary: Minimum $58,500; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. College/Department Highlights:

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah. University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.

*updated 02/2025 Notice of Non-discrimination:

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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