Business Operations and Human Resources Manager

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Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

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Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

This position is a highly responsible managerial position which independently performs administrative functions by directing the planning, organizing and executing the day-to-day operations of the Institute for Bioinformatics ( IOB).

This position has equal focus on financial operations, administration, and efforts to grow the Institute. The successful candidate will be able to develop department policy, programs and procedures and assist with grant/funding proposal development and organized training/symposia events. This position is responsible for preparation of accounting statements and reports and assisting administration in the preparation of more complex statements and reports. This position exercises judgment in maintenance of accounting procedures, provides consultation to IOB faculty and staff on accounting and sponsored programs policy and procedures, as well as consultations to employees and supervisors on human resources issues. This position is distinguished by the complexity and scope of issues, independence and discretion, and the degree of technical expertise to perform successfully. Independence and communication are key because the IOB Director (direct report) is located in a different building on campus and frequently travels.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Assist with grant proposal preparation and management of the submission process. This will include:

Manage the Institute's State, Foundation and Restricted accounts according to accepted UGA and bookkeeping policies with respect to purchases, travel, HR and student funding lines. Accounts include 1 income generating account. Total accounts managed is currently about 15. Most are salary only and have few transactions.

Organize Institute meetings, symposia and workshops including travel of UGA participants to locations or outside participants traveling to UGA. This may include, but is not limited to:

Assist with grant proposal preparation and management of the submission process. This will include:

Proactively seek out opportunities for Institute funding at all levels (program project, research, training, workshops & symposia)