Business Manager II - Anthropology

Business Manager II
- Anthropology# Join us today## Business Manager II
- Anthropology Apply:
On Campus/Onsite:
Washington University Danforth Campus:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR98177#
** Location
* * ST. LOUIS, MO 63130#
** Scheduled Hours
** 37.5#
** Position Summary
** Evaluates and analyzes departmental Business and Administrative program and data. Coordinates activities to ensure compliance with WashU internal control guidelines, especially concerning documentation/ recordkeeping. Assists in the development, planning, implementation, and direction of assigned department mission policies and procedures.#
** Job Description
**** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

** Manage overall processes for department administration in the following key areas:  
* Staffing:  + Supervise and evaluate staff.  + Plan and allocate resources to delegate tasks effectively to meet department and school productivity and quality goals.  + Evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and procedures.  + Hire staff in consultation with Chair, as well as students, and assist in training new staff members.  
* Finance:  + Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial activities.  + Manage department accounts and authorize spending.  + Assist with preparation of budget and other reporting.  + Assist with purchasing decisions.  
* Research (Grant, fellowship, award support):  + Ensure pre- and post-award support as required including guidance for budgeting, planning, and application.  + Ensure processing of awards.  + Work with OSR and payroll to insure proper sourcing and payment.  + Provide required reporting and auditing to maintain accuracy.  
* Administration - oversee the processes for:  + Faculty and postdoc searches.  + Tenure cases and promotions.  + Event planning.  + Faculty administrative support.  + Communications such as website, newsletters, publications, etc.  + Coordinate faculty grant activity with accounting and grants administrators.  + Ensure compliance with all A&S deadlines and requirements.  + Oversee facilities and space issues.  
* HR/Payroll - ensure proper execution and good communication regarding HR issues in the department:  + New hires and onboarding.  + I-9 and visa verification.  + Payroll changes such as compensation, leaves, terminations, transfers, etc.  + Time reporting, and paid time off.  + Salary sourcing, cost-sharing, effort reporting, deductions.  + Payroll processing and verification.  + Academic appointments.  
* Transactional support within each area (finance, research, academic, administrative, payroll) as needed to assist with workflow, provide cross-coverage for staffing needs, and stay current with routine systems for training and supervision needs.
* Other duties as assigned.  
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* Working Conditions:

** Job Location/Working Conditions
* Normal office environment.
* Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort
* Typically sitting at desk or table.
* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment
* Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.#
** Required Qualifications
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
** Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:
** No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
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* Work Experience:

** Administrative Management (2 Years), Financial (2 Years), Human Resources (2 Years)
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* Skills:

** Budgeting
* * Driver's License:
** A driver's license is not required for this position.#
** More About This Job
** WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.#
** Preferred Qualifications
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* Education:

** No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
** Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:
** No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
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* Work Experience:

** No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
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* Skills:

** Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Written Communication#
** Grade
* * G11#
** Salary…