Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities: This position is located at the Breathitt Veterinary Center in Hopkinsville, KY. Responsible for fiscal management and administrative, laboratory, network and building support functions. + 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: Along with the application, the following items must be included: + Letter of application describing training and work experience + Resume + Unofficial transcripts Breathitt Veterinary Center participates in the DHS E-Verify program. For best consideration, please submit a completed application along​ with all required materials​ by November 19, 2024.​ Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 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