College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET) Business Manager

Provides fiscal resource management and financial planning services to the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET). Under the direction of the CSET dean, this includes overseeing all aspects of the college's accounting and accounting reports by working closely with the dean and department chairs to ensure optimal allocation and utilization of college and departmental resources. Under the guidance of the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) director, this also includes overseeing post-award financial activity of all externally-funded projects and activities (grants/contracts) of CSET principal investigators (PIs)/project directors (PDs) to ensure compliance with applicable university policy, federal and state laws and regulations, and external sponsor guidelines.

CSET Fiscal Resource Management and Financial Planning (70%)

• Design and maintain a comprehensive Academic Year Plan (AYP) for monitoring faculty workload targets, non-instructional workload, and non-CSET workload by adapting and merging data available through the University's current data programs and software.
• Work with CSET dean, department chairs, program directors, and administrative assistants to prepare an annual financial budget for each department/program.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial budget reports to monitor the college's use of financial resources.
• Advise CSET dean on budget/fiscal issues, trends, concerns, and opportunities.
• Work with CSET dean and dean's office personnel on special projects and assignments in support of CSET.
• Assist and support the Office of Sponsored Programs and Business Services Office during fiscal year end to ensure proper expense allocation for financial audits of the institution's accounting systems.

• Work with PIs to ensure administrative compliance with post-award grant and contract activities to ensure timely submission of sponsored projects reporting and invoicing requirements in accordance to agency guidelines.
• Possess strong knowledge and expertise in policies and best practices for managing federal grants, non-federal grants, and contracts in higher education as outlined in university policies and procedures as well as federal mandates.
• Gather data and analyze information to assist in recommendations and optimization of appropriate use of funding sources.
• Monitor expenses to ensure compliance with sponsoring agencies' regulations; track balances, conduct variance analysis, and project burn rates for future utilization of sponsor funding.
• Financial monitoring and reporting of grant budgets, salary allocations, and reconciliation of accounts.
• Confirms grants and contracts are closed out appropriately.

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, or related field; master's degree preferred.
• Two years of work experience in accounting required; grant experience in higher education highly advantageous.
• General knowledge of budgeting theory and practices preferred.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance regulations pertaining to grants preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), or similar applications.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities; excellent written, verbal, problem solving and communication skills; in-depth working knowledge of computerized accounting systems; demonstrated track record as a team player.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner ERP system preferred.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $51,000-$55,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of February 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins January 6, 2025. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.