Operations Support Manager

Operations Support Manager

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Posting Number: S15582P

Working Title:

Operations Support Manager
Department: FMD-Grounds-Admin

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) . 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.

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Posting Type External
Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type

Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time
Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
M-F 8am – 5pm

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date 08/10/2026
Open until filled Yes
Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 10/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb). USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy

Position Information 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

Preferred Qualifications

• UGA Jobs experience
• One Source experience

Position Summary
The Grounds Department is a large, complex organization responsible for maintenance and repair of the university campus grounds. This position provides departmental leadership with administrative, fiscal and human resource support. Administratively, this position will assist with work order, purchasing, travel, and inventory management. Fiscal responsibilities will include departmental budget monitoring/review, reporting and reconciliation as well as vendor payment administration. This position will serve as departmental liaison for human relations needs including position management and recruitment.

This position assists departmental staff with employment-related questions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of UGA accounts payable, procurement, and budget policies and procedures to effectively manage and oversee department’s financial transactions
• Knowledge of UGA HR policy and procedures to effectively manage departmental human resources actions to include recruiting, hiring, termination, discipline, etc.
• Knowledge of the AiM work order system
• Possess thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Etc.)
• Ability to learn new automation systems and applications.
• Possess…