Business Manager

Overview

The S.J. & Jessie

E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (QANR) at Utah State University is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Business Manager I to provide support to academic departments within the college, as well as the Institute for Antiviral Research (IAR) housed within the department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences (ADVS). This position is integral to ensuring smooth operations, sound financial management, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations across these diverse units.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 50% of the position being funded by external (grant-based) sources.

• Financial and Budget Management:
  Oversee budget preparation, reconciliation, and monitoring for the department. Approve financial transactions, including purchasing, travel, payroll, and scholarships, ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations.
• Operational Oversight:
  Manage daily financial activities, maintain account hierarchies, and ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Grant and Contract Coordination:
  Collaborate with faculty to administer grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines and timely reporting.
• Problem Solving and Compliance:
  Research and resolve complex financial and operational issues, provide solutions for department heads and/or directors, and maintain compliance with state, federal, and university regulations.
• Leadership and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as the primary consultant and liaison for department heads, faculty, and university offices on financial, human resources, and operational matters. Train and mentor staff to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a business field or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

• Contract and grant experience.
• Experience working in USU Business Services and knowledge of processes and policies.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel.

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Minimum of $50,000 based on experience plus excellent benefits.

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land‑grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.

Dedicated to providing a high‑quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac‑12 Conference beginning in the 2026‑2027 season. The Aggies ’ long‑standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular‑season and tournament championships in women’s…