Business Manager Department of Anthropology UTK

Description

The Business Manager oversees the financial activities of the Department of Anthropology and ensures that these activities are in compliance with applicable university state and federal policies and regulations. This involves the management and oversight of college-funded and externally-funded accounts including the accounts associated with the Forensic Anthropology Center (FAC) the departmental salary budget and gift grant and contract accounts. This position provides data and data analysis to the department head for use in strategic planning and in decisions related to the use of departmental resources. The breadth of responsibilities is such that decisions can have far-reaching and long-term impact on the continuing success of the Department the college and the campus by affecting its ability to meet fiscal objectives supporting and assisting faculty with regard to the financial matters of sponsored research start-up funds etc. complying with relevant federal regulations and statutes as well as University policies and procedures.

The Business Manager for Anthropology is responsible for the management of the salary and operating budgets for the department and for the FAC. Management of these funds requires verification that the budget aligns with expected commitments as well as budget management throughout the fiscal year identifying and requesting adjustments as needed to ensure that expenditures do not exceed the total allocated funding.

Additionally the Business Manager ensures compliance with Unrelated Business Income requirements. The Business Manager works with the department head and with sponsored project PIs to support the proper management of fiscal resources whether departmental or grant-funded and provides financial reporting and analysis to inform financial decisions making effective recommendations on the strategic use of available funds.

In addition to supporting the larger financial goals of the unit the Business Manager supervises the administrative and financial staff overseeing training performance reviews and improvement and the use of annual and sick leave. Additionally the Business Manager has approval authority for financial and human resources transactions related to departmental expenditures and employment-related actions. The Business Manager establishes departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal University and College policies.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree with 3 years of financial management experience

• Associates degree with 7 years of financial management experience

• High School diploma with 11 years of financial management experience

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Microsoft Office skills with strong Excel skills

• Creative problem-solving ability

• Ability to prioritize multi-task and work under pressure managing competing deadlines

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to supervise others

• Ability to integrate and analyze information for the generation of reports

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-basedvisa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience :

• Experience in higher education

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of a large platform ERP

Work Location

• Location: Knoxville Campus

• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR11

• Anticipated hiring range: $66250-$77500 Depending on experience and qualifications

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Application Instructions

To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Three references will be requested when finalists are identified

About The Department

The Department of Anthropology is a department where students explore the vast and diverse aspects of what it means to be human. Through an interdisciplinary approach that spans from genomics to human rights we offer a comprehensive understanding of past and present humanity. Our department thrives on collaboration research and engagement providing students with the tools to study the human species in all its complexity. Whether through anthropological archaeology biological anthropology or cultural anthropology our students gain hands-on experience in field methods laboratory work and theoretical exploration preparing them for impactful careers in academia public policy and beyond.

Required Experience:

Manager