Business Manager I

Date Revised: 09/15/2017

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Job title: Business Manager I

Job Category: Exempt

PCLS: 30011

Salary Grade: F

Summary

Incumbents in the Business Manager series manage and coordinate the business operations of a department, college, or office. Incumbents oversee activities such as budget preparation and control, human resources administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract and grant accounting, cashiering, and/or auxiliary enterprises.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Business Manager I reports to a Financial Officer. This classification may train, guide and/or supervise business services staff.

Typical Functions

1. Functions as a primary resource and business consultant to the Executive Director, Director, Department Head, faculty, and business services staff in the assigned area.

2. Oversees and manages daily activities and transactions within assigned area, including p-card, financial banner, travel, and personnel functions.

3. Coordinates financial aspects of proposals, contracts, grants, etc. Assists staff in administering proposals to ensure compliance with federal, state, and University policies.

4. Performs functions such as budget preparation, budget reconciliation, EPAF creation, data management, and fiscal information support.

5. Ensures payroll is properly recorded and processed.6. Develops and maintains databases.7. May train, guide, and mentor business services staff, as assigned.8. Maintains annual budgets using proper accounting/budgeting methods and retains records of

financial figures for comparison with estimated budget.9. Coordinates, designs, and implements financial/management systems.10. Processes graduate assistantships, tuition awards, scholarships, graduate insurance, RC/AIS

funding, and administration.11. Communicates and coordinates with other colleges and departments within and outside USU

regarding financial matters.12. Reconciles and reviews financial statements to ensure accuracy.13. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of finance enterprise systems and software.2. Computer skills, including Excel and Windows.3. Knowledge of management reporting systems.4. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.5. Knowledge of procedures used in the financial field.6. Ability to train and lead staff.7. Problem solving and critical thinking skills.8. Knowledge of contracting processes and associated local, state, federal, and other regulations.9. Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.10. Skilled in budget preparation and fiscal management.11. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or

projections.12. Knowledge of software to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons,

impacts, and/or projections.13. Knowledge of current business issues and trends.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

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.

Fundamental Abilities

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Communicating : Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 2. Problem solving : Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve

problems. 3. Monitoring : Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate

corrective action.4. Critical Thinking : Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.

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5. Team Building : Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.

6. Active Listening : Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.

7. Service Orientation : Actively seeks opportunities to help others.8. Conflict Resolution : Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be

frustrated.

Core Characteristics

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

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2. Take initiative.3. Maintain confidentiality.4. Be accountable.5. Behave ethically.6. Be honest and trustworthy.7. Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

8. Be inquisitive.9. Be detail oriented.10. Be self-motivated.11. Efficiently manage multiple tasks.12. Be a team player.13. Be committed to improving USU.

Disclaimer This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

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