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Position Summary

This position reports directly to the Department of Economics Chair, providing executive level counsel to the chairperson and unit directors for strategic financial planning. The successful candidate will oversee all financial and HR functions within the unit.

The Department of Economics is looking for a Senior Administrative Business Professional to serve in the role of office manager and fiscal officer. The person will oversee fiscal activities as fiscal officer. The person will develop complex financial reports, have responsibility for the annual budgeting process, create and reconcile budgets, develop forecasting reports, monitor and reconcile all accounts, and manage recurring and non-recurring commitments. The person will also serve in the role of office manager where the person will handle day-to-day management of the office, maintain and update internal policies and procedures, manage and supervise the department's administrative personnel, oversee hourly and temporary employees, provide coaching and guidance to staff on process, procedures, and business-related issues and provide development opportunities when appropriate. The person will also provide oversight and serve as backup for HR processes and will supervise the annual raise process along with the Chair. The person will also provide strategic advice and expertise to the Chair regarding the development of strategic goals, financial planning, general operations, determining best practices and developing policies and procedures consistent with the organizational values of the unit; provides guidance to faculty regarding MSU accounting policies and procedures and develops, reviews and updates department policies; serves as administrative liaison to the College. The person will also provide oversight and management for post-award grant administration for the department. Finally, the person will foster a welcoming culture within the organization. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a business-related field or in a field which corresponds to the particular department of employment; five to eight 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

Bachelors degree with 10 years of experience or masters degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field; five or more years of management experience in an academic department or university setting; Experience involving fiscal/budgetary forecasting with complex multi-site budgets involving subcontracts. Experience with the management of multiple budgets related to sub-units within a department. Experience in long-range strategic planning. Knowledge of the university budget process, policies, and regulations. Experience with grant administration. Knowledge of university policies and procedures related to fiscal and human resource operations. Knowledge of academic and non-academic hiring procedures. Experience with EBS software for financial and HR systems including PageUp, SAP, Business Intelligence and PowerBI.

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

Please provide a resume, cover letter and the name and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://econ.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.

Bidding eligibility ends November 18, 2025, 11:55 PM