Foundation Fund Administrator

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.

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia's learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.

https://franklin.uga.edu

Foundation Fund Administrator

Athens Area

• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• FTE: 1.0
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Business Ops Pro-Dept/Unit I
• Full/Part time:
  Full Time
• Work Schedule:
  
  M-F, 8am-5pm
• Proposed Starting Date: 10/12/2026
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits Eligible
• Advertised Salary:
  Commensurate with experience
• Posting Number: S15706P
• Posting Type:
  External
• Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
• Open until filled:
  Yes

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

None

The Foundation Fund Management (FFM) team within the Franklin College Common Business Services Center (FCCBSC) provides effective fiscal management and stewardship of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences' donor funding. This position provides support for all gift-related transactions and all expenditure, budget, and fund-related transactions. This position collaborates with the FBSO Financial Affairs Support Team (FAST); manages and prepares monthly reconciliation for the unit's foundation accounts;

and aids faculty and staff regarding policies and procedures.

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Direct experience in the area of UGA Foundation fund administration
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and managing multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment with sensitivity to identify matters that require higher-level management consultation
• Solid knowledge of UGA and UGAF policies related to foundation funds
• Demonstrated experience performing analysis involving programmatic and fiscal considerations resulting in the formation of action plans
• Experience managing and developing budgets
• Strong attention to detail
• Software experience and expertise in:
  • MS Office Suite
  • FAME
  • Adobe

Sitting and working at a computer for long periods of time

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.

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.