Budget and Fiscal Manager

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. 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.

About the College/Unit/Department:
Established in 1910, the University of Georgia Graduate School serves as the central administrative and academic unit for graduate education at the University of Georgia, overseeing more than 200 master's, doctoral and specialist degree programs across the institution. In addition to providing administrative support for graduate admissions and degree completion, the Graduate School promotes initiatives related to student success and professional development and recognizes the contributions of graduate students to the research, teaching, and service missions of the university.

• Job Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Grants Professional III
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• FTE: 1.00
• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5-7 years of direct post-award grant management experience within a higher education setting.
  • 5-7 years of financial, human resources, and payroll experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
  • Familiarity with graduate education and graduate student funding in a higher education setting.
• Employment type:
  
  Employee
• Full/Part time:
  Full Time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Location of Vacancy:
  Athens Area
• Salary:
  Commensurate with Experience
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits Eligible
• Retirement Plan: TRS

The Budget and Fiscal Manager is a vital member of the Graduate School Business Office team. The position manages a variety of fiscal, sponsored projects, and administrative operations. The position will provide full oversight and management of restricted accounts. This will encompass all aspects of post-award grants management. Additionally, this position will perform financial duties such as managing departmental accounts, approving/reviewing financial transactions, procurement, administering funds for graduate student awards, and other fiscal activities.

Lastly, the position will provide support for the tuition waiver process and compliance reports.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, concepts, and procedures of business administration, and skill in applying accounting and financial management principles.
• Knowledge of university, state, and federal policies concerning sponsored project administration and budgeting.
• Thorough knowledge of UGA Systems (Banner, Grants Portal, UGA Financials, OneUSG Connect, UGAMart, UGAJobs, Grad Status, OIR Reports, Touch Net, UGAF@Work, Scholarship Universe), and other business information systems and software.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty and staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of personnel.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

• Sitting for long periods of time, computer work.
• Work in a standard office environment.

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…