Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 11/12/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by November 19th, 2025 will be assured full consideration; however, review will continue until the position is filled.

A total of four positions will be available from this posting.
Location of Vacancy Tifton Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title Business Services Pro III FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using OneUSG Connect and UGA Financials
• Experience managing budgets, processing transactions, and performing general ledger accounting tasks with USG/UGA systems

Position Summary
The Senior Business Manager provides leadership and direction to their assigned team. The Senior serves as the point of contact for the assigned units, ensuring business and personnel needs are met.

In addition, this role provides financial support to scientists in assigned departments. The role will be responsible for proper routing and budgeting of new employees, allocation and signoffs on P-Card transactions, and maintaining accurate records of all financial transactions. Further, the successful business manager will work closely with departmental and college staff to ensure that all personnel are properly budgeted and that monthly payroll is submitted on time. Finally, the person will work with faculty to close out accounts before project completions on restricted accounts or at the end of the fiscal year on state accounts.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to remember details, accurately analyze information, and arrive at appropriate conclusions
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a broad constituent base
• Ability to work in an office environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Physical Demands
Typical office environment
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? Yes Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Accounting & Payroll

• Perform weekly accounting allocations and validations and process adjustments relating to GL journals, budget transfers, AP vouchers, EDR's, etc.
• Approve travel, payment requests, journals, and purchase orders.
• Review payroll for accuracy and process on a bi-weekly/monthly basis.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Supervision & Leadership

• Supervises assigned staff; directs work and special projects; monitors workload and productivity; evaluates performance and makes recommendations; promotes staff training and development; provides assistance in analyzing and resolving complex issues
• Engages regularly in professional development opportunities
• Serves as liaison between the assigned unit, CAES business staff on Griffin and Athens campuses, and other central university offices

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Reporting

• Produce monthly status reports on all funds and distribute to faculty; notify faculty when projects are ending, and work with CAES C&G for the closeout process
• Analyze budget expenditures for compliance with approved budget, research problems, and handles accordingly
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place for all applicable fiscal functions

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Miscellaneous

• Assists Tifton Campus Fiscal Affairs Manager with special projects and initiatives to improve business operations
• Other duties as assigned

Percentage of time 15

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Michelle Pitts Recruitment Contact Email mpitts@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents