Business Office
Operations & Services
The SIB Business Office is the primary contact for SIB faculty, staff, and students in all aspects of University Financial Operations. We strive to provide great customer service that facilitates effective administration, teaching and research in the School.
To reach our office, please contact us at sib-business@illinois.edu.
Our People
Penny Broga |
Associate Director for Business Affairs (217) 333-0292 broga@illinois.edu |
Jessi Katterhenry |
Assistant Director for Business Affairs (217) 333-6786 jkatterh@illinois.edu |
Teresa Acosta |
Account Technician II (217) 244-6620 tacosta@illinois.edu |
Jonathon Irle |
Accounting Assistant (217) 333-0259 jwirle@illinois.edu |
Devin Althoff |
Facilities Operations Coordinator (217) 300-2340 dalthoff@illinois.edu |
What We Do
Accounting
Review monthly financial reports for accuracy; monitor Research Grant spending for allowable costs; review funding availability; prepare reports; answer general accounting questions; and complete account close-out.
Human Resources
Labor Redistributions and Appointment Accounting Approvals.
Key Requests
All SIB Facility Access Requests require faculty member authorization. Faculty, fill out the SIB Facility Access Request Form to request keys for your lab staff member.
Please wait for email confirmation that keys are ready for pickup before coming to our offices. If any extended delays are expected, you will be notified.
Purchasing
Submit requests to vendors via appropriate campus methods; facilitate communication with vendors; provide order tracking; assist with ordering problems; and serve as a resource for special needs and operational methods.
Fill out the Online Request for Requisition Form to order items with unit CFOP accounts.
Reimbursements and Vouchers
Assist with pre-payment of travel expenses and also review and approve miscellaneous reimbursements and payments to vendors.
Research Grant Preparation and Submission
Assist in reviewing research proposal submissions to meet agency submission guidelines; prepare Proposal Budgets in adherence with Campus Policies and Procedures; assist in electronic proposal submission to agency in collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Administration; and facilitate submission of documents to granting agency as requested prior to agency award.