at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Business Manager - Office of Research, College of Dentistry
Business Manager - Office of Research, College of Dentistry
Hiring Department: Dentistry Office of Research
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024430
Posting Close Date: 8/14/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Description:
The Business Manager will be responsible for providing administrative support for the Office of Research. This position will be responsible for the maintaining, organizing, and carrying out administrative and financial functions directly related to day-today activities of the office.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ibuy review and approval for Office of Research and Oral Biology.
Will work with the accounting associate doing post-award activities such as reviewing grant encumbrances, tracking balances on Purchase Orders (PO) reviewing invoicing, calling vendors and closing open PO's when necessary.
Will also assist with financial reconciliation as needed. Prepare journal voucher transactions related to activity with the encumbrances and open PO's.
Will prepare/manage/reconcile and track P-Card and T-Card transactions for the Office of Research and Oral Biology following UIC policies and procedures.
Assist in departmental reporting activities for Office of Research and Oral Biology. Compiles and assembles data, generates and/or prepares administrative reports such as, biennial inventory/Fabweb, Effort reporting, Activity reporting, and other reporting as assigned.
Coordinates logistical planning for meetings and events, preparing agendas, travel arrangements, travel reimbursements, and general reimbursements for the Office of Research and Oral Biology.
Obtain room reservations and room set-up for events.
Submitting office supply orders, IT, and phone requisitions for the Office of Research and Oral Biology.
Will setup/update/monitor/ erminate PI accounts for the Biological Resource Laboratory (BRL) and Research Resource Center (RRC).
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
1. A. Bachelor's degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field.
OR
B. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience.
OR
C. A combination of such education and/or work experience totaling three (3) years (36 months), as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
60 semester hours or an Associate's Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Preferred Qualifications:
Grant... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
