Budgets and Grants Manager

Department: SPIA-Business Office

Posting Number: S15914P

Employment Type:

Employee, Full Time, FTE 1.00

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Proposed Starting Date: 12/01/2026

Special Instructions:
Full consideration given to applications received by October 23, 2026.

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

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The Budgets and Grants Manager serves as a member of the School of Public and International Affairs Business Team, working closely with the Chief Business Affairs Officer and other Business Team members as well as SPIA's Research and Data Manager to support financial aspects of SPIA's State, Foundation, and sponsored funding. Responsibilities of this position include budget development, transaction submissions and approvals, post-award grants management, and forensic accounting.

This position is an expert in SPIA financial architecture and provides stakeholders with updated balance information and guidance periodically and as needed.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

• Knowledge of accounting practice and theory in general and UGA and UGA Foundation policies and procedures, specifically.
• Experience with complex higher education accounting systems (fund accounting).
• Ability to analyze financial data with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently to prepare financial statements and apply accounting practice and theory.
• Experience building effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both written and oral contexts.
• Ability to train others on business processes.
• Ability to implement business processes and proactively communicate trends and issues.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, discretion, and efficiency.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Knowledgeable of and interested in new and emerging technologies that can enhance office productivity and business processes.

• Sit and work at a computer for extended periods of times.
• Perform basic office duties.
• Traverse campus to deliver checks and other sensitive data.

• Maintain a high-level view of all SPIA financials, including State, Foundation, and sponsored funding, and work closely with SPIA's Chief Business Affairs Officer to develop and maintain budgets.
• Provide financial reports to SPIA's Department Heads, Directors, principal investigators, and faculty members for State, Foundation, and…