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Location

East Lansing, MI | United States

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Job description

Job no: 929816
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 11
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Education
Department: Ced Office Of The Dean 40001067
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Position Summary

Will develop, forecast, implement, and manage complex budget and accounting controls for the Office of the Hannah Chair with a $1.3 million grant over five years; serves as liaison between PI, sponsor/funding source, central administration (Office of Sponsored Programs/Contract and Grant Administration, MSU Business Connect, MSU technologies, Office of Regulatory Affairs, etc.; includes database management and communication with a varied personnel group including regular and fixed term faculty, administrators, graduate assistants, and student staff; will monitor, make adjustments, and take action on expenditures; will process HR and financial forms; provides regular budget and accounting reports to the Hannah Chair, College of Education Dean's office and funding agencies; will research, prepare, and verify the accuracy of financial statements and reports; prepares and reconciles records relating ledgers; assists in developing financial policies, accounting controls, and procedures; performs other administrative work within the office appropriate for the grade level.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business Administration, Finance, or a research-related field; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration in one or more of the research process areas of pre- or post-award processes, such as regulatory administration; experience in word processing, spreadsheet and database software; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. The job also requires: completion of Essentials of Research Administration (MSU certificate) or equivalent within one year of hire.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrates a work orientation that includes problem solving, taking initiative, working as part of a team, and learning for continuous self-improvement; experience with budget forecasting, development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring in an externally funded academic research unit; developing and managing contracts; experience in creation of databases and use of database software, including Microsoft Access; understanding of university business policies and procedures and audit controls; experience in Enterprise Business Systems; post award grant and contract monitoring experience; substantial experience with budget development and forecasting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off-date position, funded for five years from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

education.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends on 2/13/24 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Feb 7, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 12, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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