Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises nine positions in laboratory support functions including billing, data entry, customer service, operations, building and grounds maintenance and information technology.
• Ensures that laboratory support personnel perform to the level of a Level 1 Laboratory
• Responsible for fiscal management of the Breathitt Veterinary Center, including budget preparation, monitoring and quarterly fiscal reports to the Director
• Assists Director in preparing budgets and reporting to the Dean, Hutson School of Agriculture and the Vice President for Financial Affairs, Murray State University
• Assists Director in preparing and planning for State and Federal Grants and ensures that purchases support the Level 1 laboratory status.
• Monitors purchases and inventory of equipment, reagents, laboratory supplies, office supplies and general building supplies to ensure NAHLN Level 1 accuracy, timeliness, and capacity requirements are met.
• Monitors contracts, grants and other financial instruments to ensure that BVC is operating as a financially responsible entity.
• Monitors contracts, grants and other financial instruments to ensure BVC is operating according to state and federal laws
• Ensures that accounts receivable and accounts payable are processed in an accurate and efficient manner
• Liaisons with HR and other administrative offices for personnel and administrative matters (e.g., hiring, separation, administrative paperwork, requisitions, invoices, etc.)
• Prepares hazardous waste annual reports and permit applications. Schedules hazardous waste pickup.
• Works with the Maintenance supervisor in keeping BVC grounds well-kept and professional.
• Works with Maintenance supervisor in maintaining building environment suitable for testing procedures and personnel comfort
• Meets with building maintenance repair technicians to ensure HVAC equipment is kept in good repair and is working at an optimum level.
• Meets with vendors, representatives and repair technicians to ensure equipment is kept in working condition and ready for testing procedures as is fitting a Level 1 laboratory
• Works closely with Information Technology Administrator to keep BVC laboratory information management system program, quality management program and general IT systems programs operating at an optimum level
• Works with IT administrator to examine advancing technology and how it can be of use to BVC
• Serves as the principle liaison between BVC and the university administrative/support offices on main campus.
• Keeps the Director up to date on state budgets, appropriations and other matters affecting BVC.
• Serves as the Director's designated representative at meeting and functions as required.
• Perform special projects as determined by the Director

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• 4 years in business related field
• Pleasant proactive personality with the ability to handle demanding situations, quickly adapt to address changing circumstances and demanding personalities and work as a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, supervisory, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot deficiencies, identify corrective actions, evaluate new processes and materials/equipment, implement plans, and develop preventive actions
• Familiarity with budgeting, state bidding and reporting expenditures
• Ability to plan and make decisions often without instruction or supervision
• Advanced knowledge of computer programs such as Excel and Word; proficient internet research and email
• Proficient with business reports, human resource topics and budgeting
• Familiar with supervision and management of employees; ability to adapt to demanding situations
• Ability to describe problems with building management; HVAC and coolers and boilers to repair technicians and workers.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Letter of application describing training and work experience
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts

Minimum Salary: $65,000

Maximum Salary: $72,000

Work Hours:

• May be required to respond on weekends, holidays and afterhours for building functions, meetings and emergencies.

Work Location: Hopkinsville, KY

About Murray State University

For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on C...olleges (SACSCOC) since 1928. Recent Accolades: •U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans •Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck •G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School •Forbes Best Employers List Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings. The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.

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