Finance​/Budget Manager - Institute of Biological Chemistry

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

March 17, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1143- - Finance/Budget Manager, 1143- - Finance/Budget Manager

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Title:

Finance/Budget Manager - Institute of Biological Chemistry

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

As the Finance/Budget Manager for the Institute of Biological Chemistry
, you will be responsible for the overall financial management and administrative functions of the department. In this role, you will use significant independent judgment while assisting the Director with, but not limited to, overseeing accounting, budget (allocations), and finance, temporary & permanent commitments, department process improvement, training, developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices to ensure university, state and federal compliance.

This is a full-time (100% FTE),
permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $7,569.55 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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.

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

• 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.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• One year administrative experience in scientific, academic, and/or research organization.
• Computer literacy.

• Managerial, administrative, and/or supervisory experience in an active scientific academic environment.
• Administrative experience at a higher educational institution.
• Experience with the federal grant proposal process and grant budgets.
• Experience with academic and budgetary procedures.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About the Department
:
The Institute of Biological Chemistry’s mission is to discover the mechanisms underlying plant form and function, from molecules to whole organisms; translate scientific discoveries into innovations for sustainable foods, chemicals, and fuels; and mentor the next generation of scientists and leaders.

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Location: Pullman, WA

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

External candidates
, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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