Job Details

Business Manager I

Position Number: 6459353
Location: Boise, ID
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Business Manager I

Posting Number: SP004977P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: IWRRI
Location: Boise

Posting Context Statement:

The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) is one of the nations 54 water research and technology centers. IWRRI conducts and directs research to support the water resource needs of the state of Idaho, the northwest region and the nation. IWRRI also facilitates and develops innovative education and outreach programs that provide research-generated information to water managers, agency research scientists and the public at large.

This position will support the financial sustainability and growth of IWRRI through grants and budgetary management. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience in grant management and an ability to identify and leverage decentralized resources across the university.

Position Overview:

This position provides management, support, direction and training for administrative and financial staff. It also oversees communication and interaction with college support staff for personnel processes and works closely with university offices to research rules, regulations, processes and procedures, provide interpretations and make recommendations to administrators, departments and supervisors.

Duties may include:

Coordinate all human resource processes for the unit with Human Resources
Monitor and evaluate compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures and make recommendations on appropriate action
Manage and process electronic personnel action forms
Provide financial analysis and reporting of various accounts and activities
Assist with daily financial and grant related operations
Supervise and train administrative and financial staff
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Two 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
One year supervising or delegating work to others

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration; four additional years of experience (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelors Degree

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven organizational skills; ability to work with a high level of accuracy with acute attention to detail; and meet required deadlines
Knowledge of University of Idaho policies and procedures as they relate to financial, administrative and sponsored programs policies and procedures
Experience with financial databases, management and reporting systems such as Banner Finance and Argos
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Experience in grant administration, including proposal development
Ability to work independently and within team settings

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $24.92 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

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: No
Posting Date: 08/11/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please provide a resume and contact information for 3 professional references
Provide a cover letter highlighting how you meet the required and preferred qualifications and how you envision contributing to this critical growth phase of IWRRI

Applications received by August 31, 2025, will receive first consideration.

For questions, please contact:
Kendra Kaiser
Department of Idaho Water Resources Research Institute
kkaiser@uidaho.edu

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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49204

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.