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Business Administrator Associate
Job ID: 18565
Market Title: Business Administrator Associate
Department: Biomedical Engineering
FLSA: Exempt
Hours: 40 hours (full time)
This position will be posted through April 18, 2008.
All applicants must include a cover letter with their resume.
Work collaboratively with the Department Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Biomedical Engineering Department. Develop operating policies and procedures and oversee procurement, faculty support and reception functions with the goal of providing a high level of service to BME's faculty, students, the CoE community, and external partners. Supervise four staff working in the areas of faculty support, procurement, reception, event planning and human resources. Responsibilities includes hiring, training, planning and directing work, setting clear expectations for quality and service, providing mentoring, feedback and opportunities for professional growth, and disciplining when necessary.
Manage the department's HR functions. Identify and carry out personnel actions required to interview, hire and train employees, set and adjust rates of pay. Review and approve appointments, visa processing and other HR-related procedures. Ensure department compliance with University personnel processes and policies. Ensure department compliance with LEO and GEO contracts. Collect data and analyze human resource information. Identify the need for staff development in relevant areas.
Develop policies and procedures to assure that internal financial controls are in place and implemented and that appropriate approvals and documentation are secured. Review P-Card statements, travel expense reports and other procurement mechanisms for accuracy and allowability of expenditures. Review and approve journal entries. Review financial budgets, pre-award submissions. Track cost sharing obligations. Work collaboratively with Contract and Grant Specialists to insure consistency in interpretation of sponsor or third party regulations. Conduct internal audits of expenditures on sponsored grants. Coordinate with Contract and Grant Specialists to prepare reports for the Department Manager and Chair addressing the overall financial condition of the department's research expenditures. Work with Contract and Grant Specialists to develop templates and assist faculty in organizing pre-award materials and to proactively assist faculty in seeking grant applications and submissions.
Make administrative decisions of a substantial nature on behalf of the department and Department Manager. Work with the Department Manager on projects in the areas of human resources, operations and financial management. Respond to requests from the department chair for information and analysis in these areas of responsibility. Represent the BME Department on business affairs to the institution community. Other duties as assigned.
The University of Michigan is a Non-Discriminatory/Affirmative Action Employer.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in a relevant field. Three to 5 years of professional experience in human resources and/or financial management. Proven supervisory abilities. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to contribute to a positive organizational environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment, managing a variety of tasks simultaneously. Strong computer skills, in particular Excel and Business Objects. University of Michigan experience preferred
LEO Lecturer III
Job ID: 18143
Market Title: LEO Lecturer III
Department: Biomedical Engineering
FLSA: Exempt
Hours: 40 hours (full time)
This position will be posted through April 30, 2008.
Terms and conditions of employment for this position are subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers Employee Organization.
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan, College of Engineering, is seeking highly qualified applicants for a three-year full time Lecturer III position, renewable annually, starting Fall 2009. This is a non tenure-track position. Criteria for renewal are excellence in classroom teaching and curricular development and service. Duties will include: Teaching and course development for biomedical instrumentation laboratory classes and a variety of undergraduate biomedical engineering classes, including biomechanics; teaching in biomedical engineering capstone design courses; undergraduate advising; assisting or lead effort in analyzing ABET and other accreditation data.
Application deadline is one month from posting date.
Decisions will be made by June 2008
Final hiring approval is subject to administrative approval.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or related disciplines in engineering and science; strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in teaching in biomedical engineering laboratory courses; experience with ABET.