This week we are highlighting an Administrative Assistant III/S  (posting #4559) with the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. This position  will oversee all financial transactions for Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) to ensure accuracy and compliance regarding accounts and sub-accounts; approve all financial transactions; prepare budgets for grant proposals; project and manage budget for the department; analyze financial trends and provide modeling for different scenarios and approaches to funding options, and participate in short and long term financial planning for the unit; oversee and monitor post-award financial transactions and provide management data to faculty relative to their grants; and oversee purchasing requisitions. This position will also handle billings and reimbursement voucher payments; represent the unit on financial audits; oversee/approve travel processes; oversee administration of startup funds; manage, execute and coordinate Personal Services Contracts, Independent Contractor arrangements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (NDA/CDA) arrangements/agreements; and oversee scholarship administration and maintain endowment/scholarship system recording of fund utilization. Additionally, this position will review and approve all payroll, new hires, appointments and reappointments for correct accounts; prepare overload pay for Faculty; help maintain faculty and staff personnel files for funding information; and assist Chair with the faculty and staff raise process.

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