Business Services Pro - Tifton Campus

Business Services Pro I
- Tifton Campus

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• Posting Number: S14835P
• Working Title:
  
  Business Services Pro I
  - Tifton Campus
• Department: CAES-Tifton Campus
• Posting Type:
  External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Eligible
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.
  
  -5 p.m.
• Advertised Salary:
  Commensurate with Experience
• Posting Date: 03/09/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Closing Date:
  Proposed Starting Date 04/01/2026

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include your Resume, Cover letter and a list of References.

The Business Manager supports the Senior Business Manager and departmental faculty by overseeing daily administrative, financial, and operational functions. This role ensures efficient business operations, compliance with university policies, and effective coordination with faculty, staff, and external partners. The Business Manager serves as a resource for assigned units, providing guidance on financial transactions, personnel processes, and reporting needs. They also resolve day-to-day issues and coordinate with stakeholders to implement solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred qualifications not listed in the original text.

• 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

• Lift lightweight materials.
• Sit at a desk the majority of the work day.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

• Process routine accounting allocations, EDRs, budget transfers, AP vouchers, and general ledger journals.
• Review and submit payroll transactions for accuracy on a bi-weekly/monthly basis.
• Approve travel requests, purchase orders, payment requests, and journals.
• Perform weekly accounting validations and adjustments as needed.
• Assist faculty with budgeting related to grant proposals when necessary.
• Serve as the designated P-Card approver for cardholders within the unit

• Prepare and distribute monthly financial status reports for faculty and staff.
• Work with faculty to close out accounts before project completions on restricted funds or at the end of the fiscal year on state funds.
• Monitor expenditures for compliance with approved budgets and ensure internal controls are followed for all fiscal functions.
• Resolve daily operational issues and elevate complex matters to the Senior Business Manager.

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