MGR III BUSINESS ADMIN

Division of Food Nutrition & Exercise Science

Position Summary

The Business Manager III serves as the chief business officer for the Food, Nutrition, and Exercise Science (FNES) and provides senior administrative support to the Division Director. This position oversees the division's financial, human resource, research administration, compliance, payroll, and operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management
  • Manage divisional budgets and enter budget data in Workday.
  • Oversee federal funds, including Hatch and Multistate funding.
  • Conduct financial reviews and provide budget guidance to the Director and faculty.
  • Review BCM errors and process financial corrections as needed.
  • Approve or process journal entries and payroll correcting entries.
  • Create and inactivate MoCodes.
• Research & Compliance
  • Perform post-award grant administration.
  • Review and approve grant proposals (PSRS)
  • Monitor effort verifications (EVR)
  • Maintain paid research participant records in compliance with Instituational Review Board (IRB) requirements.
  • Ensure adherence to university, state, federal compliance requirements.
• Procurement & Contracts
  • Review and approve non-purchase order (PO) vouchers, One Card transactions, travel and expense reports, requisitions, purchase orders, and Show-Me Shop purchases.
  • Generate contracts using the university contract management system.
• Human resources & Payroll Support
  • Oversee recruitment and hiring for faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, and part-time employees.
  • Manage staff searches and assists with faculty recruitment.
  • Process (Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), and Position Classification Questionairre's (PCQs), as needed.
  • Oversee the unit's time and labor processing to ensure accuracy and adherance to university policies
  • Reconcile monthly and biweekly payroll.
  • Coordinate H-1B and J-1 visa processes with the International Center.
  • Reinforce HR policies and best practices by directing unit supervisors and staff to appropriate HR resources and collaborating with the Associate Director of HR on consistent application.
  • Partner with CAFNR's Associate Director of HR on employee relations matters, performance concerns, and compliance isssues, escalate and refer matters as appropriate.
• Operations & Reporting
  • * Coordinate the division's Space Survey.
  • Generate monthly and ad hoc reports for the Director and faculty.
  • Interpret and enforce university policies and procedures.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the division and central administrative offices.

This position requires strong expertise in financial management, human resources, research administration, compliance, and university operations to support the academic, research, and outreach missions of FNES.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Demonstrated knowledge of university financial and human resource systems, policies, and procedures, with experience navigating complex organizational structures.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $60,944.00 - $91,000.00 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: Salary Plan # GGS 011
University Title: MANAGER III BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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MU Application, Resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for references will be required for hire.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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