Finance​/Budget Manager

Finance/Budget Manager

As the Finance/Budget Manager for the Extension Community and Economic Development Program Unit (CED), you will support faculty, programming and "center" activities. You will be required to independently manage fiscal budgets at the Program, unit and faculty levels, and assist the Director in all aspects of faculty support, including annual reviews, professionalization, operations, and promotion/tenure processes. This involves communicating effectively at all levels of the University system and exercising independent judgment, decision-making, initiative and tact in performing all duties as well as maintaining strict confidentiality.

In this role, you will also provide fiscal management support, as needed for constituent elements of CED.

CED is home for 20 faculty members with Extension appointments, and provides operational support in addition to managing faculty success and advancement. CED also hosts two "centers:" the Division of Governmental Studies and Services and the Metropolitan Center for Applied Research and Extension.

This position is located on the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, Washington. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with the requirement to work from the Pullman office a minimum of two days per week or as otherwise required by the unit.

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

Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $6,890.89 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Knowledge, skill and demonstrated ability in computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, or equivalents.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working with the Office of Research Support and Sponsored Program Services on grant applications and budget preparation and maintenance.
• Experience supervising full and part-time employees.
• Experience interpreting laws and regulations as they apply to intergovernmental contracts and research projects.
• Workday experience.
• Experience in Washington State University's (WSU) promotion/tenure process.
• Experience and skill in preparing cost projections for grant applications.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department - The Community & Economic Development Extension (CED) faculty and staff partner with local leaders to improve their communities and grow their economy.

Area/College: WSU Extension

Application Instructions:
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) Resume2) Cover Letter

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term: 12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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