About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at UNTHSC has three multidisciplinary departments that include Physiology & Anatomy, Pharmacology & Neuroscience and Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics. CBTS takes great pride in shaping the future of the biomedical workforce with three focus areas: education, student service and research. Our students are educators, researchers, and health care professionals of tomorrow. The research areas of CBTS are diverse and include cardiovascular, neuroscience, health disparities, vision science, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, nanotechnology, pharmacology, and numerous other areas.

Position Overview

The Business Manager will provide high-level clerical support to the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Genetics in the College of Biomedical Sciences and Translational Sciences. The department has diverse research interests spanning molecular genetics, cellular immunology, microbiology, cancer and health disparities. The department fosters a highly collaborative and collegial environment in which the faculty, trainees, staff and students work together to advance innovative, cutting-edge scientific discovery related to human health. This position will perform administrative functions and manage the daily operations of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and to coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to work on complex and confidential tasks utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to establish priorities and make critical decisions.
  
  

Job Duties

• Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics.
• Purchase office/lab supplies on pcard/requisitions.
• Point of contact for maintenance, inventory, mailing supplies and bills.
• Organize and schedule meetings and events for department.
• Contract Administration.
• Process EPARS for hiring, funding changes, and terminations.
• Create Job Postings.
• Travel Arrangements for Faculty/External Guests.
• Process Honorariums and reimbursements.
• Purchase Computers for new faculty/staff.
• Manage and monitor an expense budget.
• On boarding Teaching Assistants.
• Reimbursement of Student Tuition.
• Coordinate space and asset management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.