Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a Business & Financial Operations Manager! The person in this position manages The IP Exchange (IPX) commercialization support, financial, database and compliance responsibilities. Two mission critical functions include: 1) responsible for managing the business and financial activities related to the law firms, IP support service firms, and marketing firms used; and 2) responsible for calculating royalty distributions, managing patent expense reimbursement activities, completing bookkeeping activities within the internal data management system, and carrying out other business-related activities, as needed, to ensure continued operations. The person in this position serves as strategic advisor to the Executive Director of The IP Exchange, as well as supervises the activities of The IPX operations team.

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Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decision.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business.

Experience:
6 years of experience in a financial analysis and reporting position dealing with contracts, with at least 1 year of experience directly supervising full-time employees.

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



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