University of Georgia is hiring: NIGHT AUDITOR in Athens

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14102P

Working Title: NIGHT AUDITOR

Department: PSO-Cont Ed-Aux Oper-Hotel

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is hiring motivated, dependable, and team-oriented individuals for jobs that advance UGA's mission of Public Service and Outreach. The Georgia Center, located on campus across from Stegeman Coliseum, is the campus hub for the development and administration of non-credit professional and continuing education courses and is home to the only on-campus hotel.

College/Unit/Department website: http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Work Schedule: 40.0 hours per week, Sunday through Saturday. Must be available to work any day of the week during 3rd shift (11pm - 7am). This is an essential position and may be needed to work when the University is closed.

Advertised Salary: $17.307 - $19.231 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Posting Date: 09/08/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Closing Date:

Proposed Starting Date: 10/05/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Location of Vacancy: Athens 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, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Position Information

Classification Title: Night Auditor I

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Position Summary: The night auditor performs an audit of the business day's transactions. Audit duties include running all daily reports and checking for accuracy, auditing all payment types, completing all end-of-day reports, and rolling the report date to the next business day. In addition to duty leader responsibilities, the Night Auditor will perform all traditional Front Desk Clerk duties including checking guests in and out, tendering sales from The Market, making and confirming reservations, answering calls, responding to guest requests, serving as manager on duty, entering maintenance work orders, preparing daily shift reports, training and overseeing relief auditors, and attending needed meetings and training sessions. As manager on duty, the Night Auditor will learn hotel fire, health, and emergency procedures and be prepared to implement these policies. Overnight duty managers coordinate with private security to ensure guest service and safety standards. This is a designated position and may be needed to work to ensure campus operations when the university is closed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Dependable, responsible, and able to work well without direct supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Physical Demands

• Stand and/or sit at desk for extended periods of time utilizing a computer and/or phone
• Walk and climb stairs
• Occasional lifting up to 35 pounds

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?

No

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

Security Access

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For more information, 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, verification of credentials and history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for some positions. See the UGA Background Check website for details.

Duties/Responsibilities

Perform an audit of the front desk's daily transactions and related duties, including:

• Review and analyze daily audit reports for accuracy and adherence to procedures; audit all payment types.
• Review work for spelling/grammar and policy compliance; recommend revisions.
• Make corrections and adjustments; compile daily summary reports.
• Complete end-of-day reports and roll posting date to the next business day.
• Identify and revise front desk financial handling procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Percentage of time: 60%

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as manager on duty during your shift:

• Know safety procedures and apply them; coordinate with upper management as needed.
• Lead front desk staff during shift and handle complex guest issues.
• Communicate with Front Desk team and emergency personnel.
• Handle guest issues from arrival to departure; manage special projects and SOPs.

Percentage of time: 20%

Duties/Responsibilities

Complete all procedures and tasks related to hotel guests with efficiency, accuracy, and excellent customer service:

• Check guests in/out; print parking passes and post charges.
• Post charges and payments to guest folios; manage reservations.
• Enter maintenance work orders; contact maintenance if needed.
• Answer phones and assist callers; take messages or transfer calls.
• Assist in developing and implementing guest service initiatives and SOPs; lead projects when assigned.

Percentage of time: 10%

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as the primary trainer and mentor for relief auditors:

• Maintain training materials and SOPs for the night audit process.
• Provide feedback on trainees to Front Office Managers.

Percentage of time: 5%

Duties/Responsibilities

Participate in training sessions, departmental meetings, and other duties as assigned:

• Participate in all training sessions and meetings.
• Assist hotel team members to meet goals.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time: 5%