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About The University Of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, 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 our newly established School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
Posting Details
Posting Number:
S14453P
Working Title:
Business Manager I
Department:
COE-Comm Sciences & Special Ed
Posting Type:
External
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Posting Date:
12/02/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date:
01/19/2026
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Position Summary This is a high-level accounting position with responsibility for a complex department. This incumbent reports to the Department Head and will be responsible for all aspects of finance for the department, including but not limited to foundation, tuition, state, sales and service, and grant fund types. This employee submits and reviews financial transactions, reviews financial ledgers, submits payroll transactions, reviews payroll ledgers for accuracy, and completes all tasks in a timely manner. The person in this role will proactively pursue training and review policy changes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent
Thorough knowledge of UGA policies and procedures.
Experience with OneUSG Connect, OneSource Financials, and UGA Budget Management.
Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
Experience with and knowledge of contract and grant, sales and service, indirect costs, UGA Foundation, and study abroad fund types.
Key Responsibilities
Review all financial ledgers on a monthly basis to identify transactional or accounting discrepancies and take corrective action in a timely manner.
Manage departmental financial commitments and record pending transactions in tracking sheets.
Compile and tabulate data and complete administrative reports upon request.
Attend periodic meetings of financial staff in the College and be proactive in continuing training and reviewing policy updates.
Inform Department Head and faculty of UGA financial policies and procedures.
Process all purchase requests and manage supervision travel accounts to ensure timely reimbursements.
Manage and approve faculty travel authority and expense statement submission, reviewing for accuracy.
Process all payment requests in a timely manner.
Work closely with Office Manager to identify funding sources and ensure funding availability for all positions posted and hired through UGAJobs.
Submit funding adjustments in OneUSG Connect for new hires and for funding changes in a timely manner; process retro payment adjustments if necessary.
Submit ad hoc salary adjustments in a timely manner when updating an employee’s compensation and communicate changes to Office Manager who will update UGAJobs.
Process any necessary Manager Self‑Service transactions (e.g., terminations, T&L Approver, etc.) in a timely manner.
Review payroll ledger and financial ledger on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of payroll, encumbrances, and budgets.
Process student scholarships, maintain records, and ensure that students are paid in a timely manner.
Answer questions on grants and related paperwork for PIs and Co‑PIs.
Prepare budgets for the department’s Study Abroad Programs with input from faculty.
Work closely with the Department Head to budget expenditures for departmental graduate assistant allocation and operating budget, e‑rate return, DoubleDawgs return, and tuition differential return annually.
Review account balances on a monthly basis and process necessary budget journals/transfers to maintain positive balances by control chart strings.
Answer questions on grants and related paperwork for PIs and Co‑PIs.
Submit funding adjustments in OneUSG Connect for new hires and for funding changes in a timely manner.
Other Details
Physical Demands:
Sit at a desk and work at a computer for extended periods.
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
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.
Recruitment Contact
Name:
Allison Nealy
Email:
anealy@uga.edu
Phone:
706-542-4561
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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).
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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About The College/Unit/Department As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
Posting Details
Posting Number:
S14453P
Working Title:
Business Manager I
Department:
COE-Comm Sciences & Special Ed
Posting Type:
External
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Posting Date:
12/02/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date:
01/19/2026
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Position Summary This is a high-level accounting position with responsibility for a complex department. This incumbent reports to the Department Head and will be responsible for all aspects of finance for the department, including but not limited to foundation, tuition, state, sales and service, and grant fund types. This employee submits and reviews financial transactions, reviews financial ledgers, submits payroll transactions, reviews payroll ledgers for accuracy, and completes all tasks in a timely manner. The person in this role will proactively pursue training and review policy changes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent
Thorough knowledge of UGA policies and procedures.
Experience with OneUSG Connect, OneSource Financials, and UGA Budget Management.
Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
Experience with and knowledge of contract and grant, sales and service, indirect costs, UGA Foundation, and study abroad fund types.
Key Responsibilities
Review all financial ledgers on a monthly basis to identify transactional or accounting discrepancies and take corrective action in a timely manner.
Manage departmental financial commitments and record pending transactions in tracking sheets.
Compile and tabulate data and complete administrative reports upon request.
Attend periodic meetings of financial staff in the College and be proactive in continuing training and reviewing policy updates.
Inform Department Head and faculty of UGA financial policies and procedures.
Process all purchase requests and manage supervision travel accounts to ensure timely reimbursements.
Manage and approve faculty travel authority and expense statement submission, reviewing for accuracy.
Process all payment requests in a timely manner.
Work closely with Office Manager to identify funding sources and ensure funding availability for all positions posted and hired through UGAJobs.
Submit funding adjustments in OneUSG Connect for new hires and for funding changes in a timely manner; process retro payment adjustments if necessary.
Submit ad hoc salary adjustments in a timely manner when updating an employee’s compensation and communicate changes to Office Manager who will update UGAJobs.
Process any necessary Manager Self‑Service transactions (e.g., terminations, T&L Approver, etc.) in a timely manner.
Review payroll ledger and financial ledger on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of payroll, encumbrances, and budgets.
Process student scholarships, maintain records, and ensure that students are paid in a timely manner.
Answer questions on grants and related paperwork for PIs and Co‑PIs.
Prepare budgets for the department’s Study Abroad Programs with input from faculty.
Work closely with the Department Head to budget expenditures for departmental graduate assistant allocation and operating budget, e‑rate return, DoubleDawgs return, and tuition differential return annually.
Review account balances on a monthly basis and process necessary budget journals/transfers to maintain positive balances by control chart strings.
Answer questions on grants and related paperwork for PIs and Co‑PIs.
Submit funding adjustments in OneUSG Connect for new hires and for funding changes in a timely manner.
Other Details
Physical Demands:
Sit at a desk and work at a computer for extended periods.
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
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.
Recruitment Contact
Name:
Allison Nealy
Email:
anealy@uga.edu
Phone:
706-542-4561
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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).
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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