Business Manager, Office of Research Core Administration

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a Business Manager in its Office of Research Core Administration. This position involves supporting financial operations for 20 Research Cores, preparing reports, and providing assistance to core directors. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant administrative experience, with strong communication and organizational skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of relevant experience for Level 1, four years and supervisory experience for Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial reports.
• Assisting in writing standard operating procedures.
• Providing customer support to iLab users.
• Performing monthly billing process.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of basic accounting principles

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Office of Research Core Administration (ORCA) is seeking a Unit Administrator level 1 or 2 (working title: Business Manager). This position will provide support to the Assistant Director and Director of Research Infrastructure. ORCA supports operations of 20 Research Cores in the School of Medicine by reporting monthly income statements, billing and fund recovery, facilitating new hires, coordinating the annual RAC report and strategizing core operations with the Assistant Director of Research Infrastructure. The Business Manager will report directly to and will work closely with Assistant Director to maintain and improve operational capabilities and will provide customer service support for the School of Medicine principal investigators.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing financial reports
• Assisting with the writing of standard operating procedures
• Providing customer support to iLab users
• Performing monthly billing process
• Assist Core Directors in navigating IT and facilities management issues
• Providing grant writing support to the Core Directors
• Payment collection and reconciliation for external invoices
• Web page development and management
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience:

• Level 1 - Two years of relevant exempt level experience, typically in finance and budget. Relevant exempt level experience may substitute for a degree.
• Level 2 - Four years of increasingly responsible management and administrative responsibility is required. Two years of supervisory experience is required. Relevant exempt level experience may substitute for a degree.

*Salary will be determined based on the job level and aligned with the candidate’s education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft tools
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Understanding financial report
• Excellent communication and organization skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This is an EXEMPT level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

TO APPLY

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0073839. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume
• Cover letter

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist at [e-mail].

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.