As a Business Services Manager you will provide comprehensive planning and managing the financial, personnel, and business administration functions for the Office of Tribal Relations and Native American Programs. These offices oversee Tribal government relations, the Center for Native American Research and Collaboration, Native American undergraduate and graduate services, programs and scholarships, and the Tribal Nations Building Leadership program and courses. You will perform various functions, such as developing, analyzing, and managing budgets for grants, contracts, state funds, and/or program funds. Additional duties include establishing and maintaining comprehensive fiscal recordkeeping systems, analyzing, maintaining professional fee records, and coordinating diverse budgetary and administrative support functions such as payroll, travel reimbursement, purchasing, recruitment and special events. You will work closely with the Vice Provost of Native American Programs and Relations and the Tribal Liaison to the President on fiscal forecasting and budgeting along with the Finance Officer from the Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President, while also working independently on managing and processing all budgetary, fiscal, and personnel responsibilities.

You will provide overall financial planning and management of the unit's financial resources, and leadership of day to day services including: accounts receivable and payable, purchasing, budgeting, forecasting, personnel, payroll, travel, property inventory, record keeping, auditing, analysis, and grant and contract administration. You will support and provide guidance to the Vice Provost for Native American Programs and Relations with various administrative functions when needed, participating in program planning, consulting with funding agencies, and preparing specialized reports.

*This position is eligible for hybrid work*

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, and four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, business administration or related roles.
• Experience with budget and business plan development.
• Grant management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of business management software.
• Highly organized and ability to wear multiple hats in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment; a driving force who manages toward clarity and solutions.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President

Department Name: Native American Programs

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link: Native American Programs

Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $7,567.00
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility: Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

FTE: 100%

This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume

2) Cover letter

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

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