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University of Idaho
Location: Moscow, Idaho
Category: Admin-Business And Financial Management
Posting Date: 07/20/2023
Application Deadline: Open until filled

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Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP004002P
Position Title	Business Specialist III
Division/College	University Research
Department	Institute for Modeling Collaboration & Innovation (IMCI)
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	The Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation is a multidisciplinary, collaborative, Level III institute with a goal to foster the convergence of research around modeling. 50% of the position works in concert with Principal Investigators and the Office of Sponsored Programs to effectively submit competitive grant proposals. 50% of the position processes a variety of financial transactions, compiles data and generates routine and ad hoc financial reports and maintains records.
Position Overview	Responsible for providing complex technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures. In addition to processing a variety of financial transactions and maintaining records, the position compiles data and generates routine and ad hoc financial reports. Duties may include: Purchasing identified goods and services Submitting invoices and receipts for payment Accepting and recording payments Reconciling purchasing card statements Processing travel claims and reimbursements Tracking transactions through completion in the centralized financial system Filing and maintaining unit-level finance documents Originating personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized financial system Developing, compiling, and summarizing data for routine reports and ad hoc financial management reports Researching and correcting discrepancies or errors Providing assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions Researching, analyzing, and making recommendations for management decision making Serving as departmental grant administrator, assisting principal investigator with pre- and post-award financial activities. May participate in budget development and compilation and submission of proposals and project reports Other duties as assigned
Unit URL	https://imci.uidaho.edu/ The Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation (IMCI) is a multidisciplinary, collaborative unit with a goal to foster the convergence of research around modeling. It reports directly to the Office of Research and Economic Development. It strives to create an intellectual, cultural, and physical environment that fosters synergy and promote modeling-based research at the University. A key feature of IMCI is the Modeling Core: a unique group of talented postdoctoral researchers with diverse modeling skills. These postdocs provide modeling services to the community as part of Modeling Access Grants (MAGs). The central idea behind the Modeling Core is that when a group of bright, skilled people share ideas about each other’s work, it will generate stronger, more innovative research. Current areas of expertise include mathematical modeling, statistical modeling, geospatial modeling, and machine learning.

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Three years providing financial processing support within an electronic finance system. Using spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze, and report on financial data. Interpreting and applying financial stewardship policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Required Education	High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Other
Additional Preferred	Experience with: Analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators. Using accounting and financial management principles. Interpreting, applying and explaining policies and procedures or rules and regulations. Working in an institution of higher education. Developing budgets and reconciling accounts. Fostering cooperation among various levels of an organization, such as researchers, central administration and grant management teams. Using time management skills to meet critical deadlines. Using computer software and application for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization. Supporting proposal development or submission. Using electronic proposal submission systems (such as Research.gov, Grants.gov, VERAS).
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement	N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Overtime Eligible
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	$23.81 per hour or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1.00
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Funding	This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	Uncertain
Posting Date	06/28/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please address all the minimum requirements in the Letter of Qualification . Preferential review of applicants to begin on July 27, 2023.
Applicant Resources	https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement	Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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