1. Reviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non-exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University. 2. Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and nonexempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed. 3. Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments. 4. Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments. 5. Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies. 6. Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects. 7. Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted. 8. Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments. 9. Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments. 10. Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department. 11. Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels. 12. Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis. 13. Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education:  Prior supervisory experience within a large complex organization/university environment; grant related experience in a university or non-profit environment, knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and other federal regulations and guidelines, prior experience with grant and contract accounting; administrative/business experience in a university department or academic setting; CPA.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Prior supervisory experience within a large complex organization/university environment; grant related experience in a university or non-profit environment, knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and other federal regulations and guidelines, prior experience with grant and contract accounting; administrative/business experience in a university department or academic setting; CPA.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of staff, faculty and administration.  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and possess professionalism and diplomacy in interfacing with all customers and colleagues, as well as senior leadership.

Posting Position Title:  Manager 3

Required Skill/ability 3:  Strong business writing and communications skills, as well as excellent presentation skills and confidence with public speaking.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title:  Accounting Supervisor

Required Skill/ability 1:  

Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, organizational, time management, and proactive problem-solving skills. Demonstrated knowledge of post award research administration management, accounting theory, practices and financial reporting.