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Primary Purpose: To provide management of financial and administrative functions in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, with major responsibilities for budgeting, financial reporting, payroll and payments, and other staff related administrative functions.
Nature of Work: Reporting to the CFO/COO, the position manages financial activities of the college by providing leadership to the financial and program administration team through oversight of workflow, assignment of work, ongoing monitoring and mentoring. The manager develops, monitors, and updates financial and administrative policies, procedures and processes, and recommends efficiencies to meet college goals and objectives. This position is a key resource for faculty and staff on relevant university policies and procedures. The manager works independently, exercises sound judgement and works collaboratively with staff throughout the college, sharing expertise and best practices.
Supervising a staff of five, the manager is required to manage multiple tasks, details, deadlines and priorities in an environment where interruptions are the norm. The ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people, problem solve and make decisions on a variety of issues are key factors for success in this role. The work can be complex in nature, and involve multiple faculty and staff. The impact of error is high.