Business Manager GRI
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About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
The Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University (GRI) seeks a dynamic and experienced Business Manager to support a new DoD research funding initiative as well its overall institute mission in the metroBoston area nationally and internationally.
The Business Manager is charged with ensuring the compliance and effective administrative operations for the financial human resources and general administrative function of the institute under direction of the Director of Finance and Administration. He/She will direct and coordinate the business operations for the institute in relation to students faculty staff advisory board alumni vendors research projects and donors.
This position oversees daytoday financial operations supports Research and HR transactions and serves as a subject matter expert for business processes policiesand systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Deepknowledge of budget management and understandingofuniversitypolicies and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills including Windows Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook); Banner; Cognos.
- Knowledge and skillsaretypicallyacquired through completion of aBachelorsdegree andfiveor moreyears of administrative experience.
- Experience in an academicor researchsetting andMastersdegree or higher is preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Administrative Operations 40
- At the direction of the Director for Finance and Administration direct and manage the administrative operations for the institutein relation to faculty staff students advisory board alumni donors research stakeholders.
- Ensure effectiveness of the daily operations of the institute supports HR and Financetransactions while working alongside NU RES Provost Office department Accounting and Finance.
- Help to serve as subject matter expert for business processes policiesand systems for the institute team.
Budget/Financial 40
- Execute a variety of complex financial responsibilities including the tracking of budget activity (research gift and operational) developing expenditure forecasts assisting in projections of financial status and advising the Director of Finance and Administration of possible over or underexpenditures to ensure sound accurate fiscal practices and policies.
- Working alongside NU RES ensure compliance of research initiative budgets
- Oversee financial aspects of research assistants coop hiring and fellowship appointments at the graduate and undergraduate level.
- Work alongside Principal Investigators Director of Research COO Institute Director Director of Finance and Administration and Director of Executive Operations and Special Projects in preparing the budgets and other financial elements for research proposals government and industry contracts and advancement gifts to NU RES and Advancement Office.
Supervision and Strategic Planning 20
- Help support the midyear and annual performance review process and all talent department recruitment activity.
- Help organize and manage all staff/researchers search logistics and scheduling.
- Coordinate with development efforts in conjunction with Director of Finance and Administration
- Manage the of other strategic financial initiatives of the institute under the DoD initiative research funding and other federally funded projects (e.g. NOAA USAID)
- Serve as a key institute POC for staff/researchers to inform operational systems and improvements.
Additional Information:
This is a fixed term appointment with the possibility of renewal based off of continuing external funding
Position Type
General AdministrationAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
110SExpected Hiring Range:
$75208.00 $106229.50With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
