Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Administrative Business Prof/S in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
Provides counsel to the chairperson regarding the development of strategic goals and financial planning, university policies and procedures and compliance with regulatory entities; serves as administrative liaison to the College of Social Science; assists the chair with the implementation of strategic efforts. Oversees the fiscal activities for the department; serves as fiscal officer for the unit and develops financial targets and operating indicators, creates and reconciles budgets, analyzes data, and develops forecasting reports; monitors and reconciles accounts; analyzes and manages faculty start-up and retention commitments. Provides oversight and administrative support for grant administration (pre-award and post-award). Manages the administrative personnel and oversees the human resource activities for the department; reviews and approves all personnel actions; initiates faculty and academic staff personnel actions; manages the Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure (RPT) process for the unit including RPT package preparation; manages the annual review process including data and document collection and reporting; manages the hiring process for all employee types including tenure system faculty, fixed term faculty and academic staff, support staff and temporary/on-call. Manages maintenance and renovation of spaces within in the department building; supervise the issuance of keys, disseminate information regarding safety policies. Supervises issuance of technology within the department and tracks technology expenditures. Manages the administrative personnel and oversees the human resource activities for the department.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a business-related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in office procedures and administration, or in performing responsibilities related to the operational activities of the employing unit; experience in a supervisory role; experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software and/or desktop publishing, web page software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with MSU policies and procedures, including academic and non-academic hiring policies and procedures and the budget process; experience with EBS software for financial and HR systems including PageUp, SAP and Business Intelligence.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Letter of Interest
Contact information for three professional references
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
https://polisci.msu.edu/
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.