Business Manager II

Posting Number: S14643P

Working Title: Business Manager II

Department: FACS-Textiles,Merch&Interiors

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Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posting Date: 02/02/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 03/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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Classification

Title:

Business Services Pro II

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Position Summary: The Business Manager II position is the primary financial support for the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors. This position is responsible for managing the daily financial, payroll, and reporting for the department. This includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting, grants management and study away oversight. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, providing budget development, budget management, strategic planning, implementing processes and procedures, and troubleshooting financial and payroll issues working closely with the Department Head.

This role also works closely with the College’s Office of Finance and Human Resources (OFHR).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

• Knowledge of UGA’s financial, budgeting and payroll practices, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Foundation policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Sponsored Projects Administration preferred.
• Experience in accounting processes including accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries and general ledger analysis and reconciliation, and performing various payroll transactions.
• Experience with UGA Systems: UGAmart, OneUSG Connect, UGA Financial Management and UGA Budget Management System.
• Knowledge of…