What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager position at Northeastern Illinois University?
Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students. Job Summary: IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL: Under direction, the business manager will perform business administrative tasks to support the execution and operation of multi-year Department of Education grants. Job Description: Responsibilities: Provides support to grant directors by performing professional support tasks and assisting with budget functions. Monitors and maintains the annual grant budgets, including, but not limited to tracking spending and carryover funds throughout the lifecycle of the grants. Supports grant directors in the administration of federal grants and subcontracts. Supports grant directors in the implementation and analysis of grant programs, objectives, and long-term planning. Compiles and assembles data; supports directors in preparing for annual performance reports. Collaborates with and/or serves as a liaison to agencies, administrators, departments, stakeholders, and/or vendors relative to the business and/or fiscal operations of a unit(s) Minimal Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field. OR Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience. OR A combination of such education and/or work experience totaling three (3) years (36 months), as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) 60 semester hours or an Associate’s Degree equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) (This position requires a background check.) Salary: $50,000 Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off plans, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs) Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation. Northeastern Illinois University's Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago. The University has three additional locations in the metropolitan area: the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, El Centro and the Center for College Access and Success. Northeastern also is a founding member of the University Center of Lake County consortium campus in suburban Lake County, north of Chicago. Northeastern offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and endorsement programs.
