Business Manager

Business Manager

The Business Manager will be responsible for integrating grants administration, budget management, and strategic financial planning to support the Center for Civil Rights History and Research. The position will manage the administration of the grants and sponsored programs, develop and manage an integrated budget for the Center, oversee the financial planning related to facilities operations, and supervise an administrative assistant to support the role.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience - Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications - 7 or more years of experience in grant administration, business management, public administration, human resources, or administrative services, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Demonstrated expertise in grant accounting is highly preferred, including budget development and management, procurement, travel, and human resources activities and systems. Self-motivated and detail-oriented individual who has experience with USC financial systems such as PeopleSoft Payroll and Finance, Finance Intranet, and USCeRA preferred. Experience working with non-profits and government organizations, particularly in grant-funded environments, is strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat. Understanding of federal grant/contract regulations and procedures, basic accounting and financial management principles. Organizational skills and time management skills needed to meet deadlines. Analytical skills needed to make accurate decisions and to identify areas in which spending can be reduced. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a diverse audience. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, staff, and sponsoring agency personnel.

Job Duties

Job Duty - Grants and Sponsored Programs Administration (Pre- and Post-Award)· Manage pre- and post-award administration for multi-million-dollar cooperative agreements, ensuring alignment with approved project plans, budgets, and funding requirements.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 40

Job Duty - Budget Development and Financial Management· With input from Center leadership, lead the development and management of the Center's operational budget and manage all Center accounts, including multiple federal cooperative agreements, university/state, ED foundation and other private funding sources.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 25

Job Duty - Facilities and Capital Resource Management· Oversee financial planning and budget management related to facilities operations, maintenance, renovations, and capital projects.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 15

Job Duty - Supervision of Fiscal Operations· Supervise the Administrative Assistant who supports this role in processing accounting transactions, including purchasing, travel and reimbursements, expense reporting, invoice processing, vendor setup and payments, purchase orders, and other routine fiscal support activities.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 15

Job Duty - MiscSeek professional development opportunities and contribute to the overall success of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research by performing additional duties as assigned.

Essential Function - No

Percentage of Time - 5