Business Manager - Center for Electric Power
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
BUSINESS MANAGER - Center for Electric PowerRegular Full-time, Marlet Range 10The Center for Electric Power at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a full-time Business Manager. Reporting to the Center Director, the Business Manager is responsible for managing all fiscal, human resources and data management responsibilities of the Center for Electric Power with 10 affiliated faculty and $10M in annual research and E&G expenditures. This position directly supervises 2 staff and provides oversight for 1 additional staff.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4-6 years of accounting or business management experience
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles.
• Professional integrity, including a thorough understanding of confidentiality.
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for effective interactions with a broad range of individuals, including faculty.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Decisiveness and extensive problem-solving skills.
• Competence with common office and database software.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to lead a small office team.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Extensive knowledge and use of spreadsheets and databases.Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree
• Financial work history at a comprehensive research university
• Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent software
• Knowledge of recruitment and hiring processes, Taleo and I-9 e-verification.The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, applicants must electronically submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, email, and phone number of three professional references. All applicants must apply online to be considered.
Job: Other Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Center For Electric Power
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Apr 23, 2021, 5:13:08 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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