Business Manager - Dept​/Unit

Business Manager - Dept/Unit

Posting Number: S15580P

Working Title:

Business Manager - Dept/Unit
Department: VPR-Ctr Applied Isotope Study
Posting Type:
External

Employment Type:

Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date: 08/07/2026
Open until filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 09/01/2026
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

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Classification

Title:

Business Ops Pro-Dept/Unit III
FLSA:
Exempt
FTE: 1.00

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

• Experience using UGA Onesource for financial and HR processes
• Experience managing position postings in UGA Jobs
• Experience with UGA Departmental Sales and Service accounts
• Experience with Quickbooks for invoicing Departmental Sales and Service activity

This position has a high level of responsibility and aids the Director and Associate Director in daily operations of the Center for Applied Isotope Studies. The Business Manager is essential for maintaining the Center for Applied Isotope Studies' compliance with all university, state, federal and USG/BOR regulations and functions. The Business Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all functions and personnel of the Business Office, including all aspects of financial management, sponsored projects, human resources, and employee relations.

Overall duties include but are not limited to: management of professional, fiscal and administrative work in planning, organizing, leading and controlling the fiscal, instructional, HR activities of the Center; project financial needs and oversee instructional budget, manage approved budget; prepare reports and provide information to the Director, supervise office staff, hire personnel and process paperwork for all new employees; serve as payroll representative for department;

provide assistance to faculty and staff regarding interpretation and clarification of policies and procedures.

• Extensive knowledge of accounting rules, regulations and procedures as well as business, budget and financial process and practices.
• Knowledge of UGA HR and Payroll rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of disciplines at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and…