Posted by Michigan State University(MSU)

fiscal/budgetary and human resources activities related to federal, state, and foundation grants and those related to sub-units in the department, including the Child Development Laboratories (CDL) and Couple and Family Therapy Clinic (CFTC); complies, projects, and assists in preparing departmental fiscal and operational reports; assists in the operational activities of the unit including assisting the Department Chair in designing, implementing, and evaluating departmental financial plans, policies, and procedures; serves as the liaison with directors and administrators on budget, personnel, and/or operational matters of the unit; requisitions supplies, equipment, and services for the unit; coordinates long and short-term space allocations and building planning in concert with the Department Chair; supervises support staff, including hiring, training, evaluating and disciplining staff (includes support staff and students); resolves employee complaints and grievances; processes personnel, research, and service projects; complies and analyzes information in order to produce statistical and financial reports that forecast departmental fiscal functioning and economy; exercises strong interpersonal skills in interfacing with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders, including upholding these skills across all situations and types of deadlines; leads strong communication within and outside of the unit, such as with the College and University administrators and outside agencies/businesses; assists with special activities, such as department events involving department and college alumni.
Typical Duties Include: Budget Management Prepare, monitor, and reconcile departmental budgets (operating, CDL, C FTC, research, grants, endowments) Forecast future financial needs Financial Reporting Generate and interpret monthly financial reports Oversee internal and external financial accounts and controls.
Compliance and Policy Enforcement Ensure departmental spending aligns with university, state, and federal regulations Monitor audit trails and internal controls Purchasing & Expense Approval, Approve or oversee purchases, travel reimbursements, and procurement card use Authorize expenditures within designated limits Child Development Lab (CDL) Post-Award Grant Oversight Monitor CDL grant budgets post-award Coordinate with pre-award staff and principal investigators (PIs) for fund allocation and expense tracking Complete HR tasks for department grant accounts Training & Support-Train staff and faculty on financial systems and procedures Serve as a resource for financial questions HR Support Hiring faculty, staff, TOC, and students.
Managing job postings, interviewing candidates, and making hiring decisions.
Onboarding new employees.
Interpreting and enforcing university policies and procedures.
Maintaining employee records Preparing and processing HR documents. ### Minimum Requirements Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in administration, management, or business-related field; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in office procedures and administration; experience in human resources administration, including hiring, evaluating, and supervising staff; experience in budget development and financial management;
 
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