Business Manager
Position Type: Professional / Unclassified
Department: LSUAM AA - EM - CS - Testing & Evaluation Services (David B O'Brien (00006794))
Work Location: B0051 Robert Lee Himes Hall
Pay Grade: Professional
Job Description
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35% Financial Management and Leadership
- Serve as the primary financial and administrative advisor to the Director of OTES and provide leadership for the financial infrastructure of the department.
- Supervise the Accounting Specialist and provide direction, training, and professional development related to assigned financial and administrative responsibilities.
- Serve as the Cost Center Manager for all OTES accounts including specialty accounts created for the Notary Exam and provide general management of multiple restricted and unrestricted accounts.
- Develop, monitor, and analyze departmental budgets; prepare budget projections, expenditure analyses, and financial reports to support planning and decision-making.
- Oversee the administration of budgetary aspects of all contractual accounts, including monitoring expenditures, commitments, balances, and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Coordinate the annual budget process and monitor departmental financial activity throughout the fiscal year to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.
- Provide recommendations to the Director regarding resource allocation, financial sustainability, and operational needs.
- Contribute to strategic discussions regarding OTES growth, resource allocation, and long-term administrative planning.
- Ensure financial transactions and administrative activities are conducted in accordance with LSU policies, procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations.
35% Human Resources and Personnel Administration
- Serve as the primary interface for OTES HR matters and full-time, contingent, transient, and student workers.
- Support the Director of OTES in all facets of personnel management, including hiring, placement, onboarding, training, and termination of employees.
- Oversee the administration of payroll for transient and student workers and ensure appropriate timekeeping, funding, appointments, and payroll processes are maintained.
- Provide guidance to supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, employee documentation, position management, and personnel-related processes.
- Coordinate personnel actions and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are completed.
- Remain current on LSU HR policies and procedures and ensure departmental compliance and communicate relevant changes to OTES leadership and staff.
15% Purchasing and Resource Administration
- Oversee purchasing activities for OTES, including office fixtures, equipment, supplies, technology, and materials required for departmental operations and special projects.
- Ensure purchases and related transactions comply with LSU procurement policies, funding restrictions, approval requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Oversee annual expenditures within designated Student Technology Fee (STF) budgets and monitor spending against approved plans.
- Purchase and oversee building related needs, at times partnering with Facility Services to ensure facilities are functioning appropriately.
- Coordinate with appropriate university offices regarding purchasing, contracts, procurement, accounts payable, and related administrative processes.
- Assist with the development, administration, and monitoring of departmental contracts and service agreements.
- Oversee the assignment, funding, and administrative management of student workers in coordination with OTES supervisors.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing, resource allocation, and administrative processes for greater efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
10% Policy, Compliance, and Professional Development
- Maintain and disseminate to OTES staff relevant federal, state, university, and division