What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUSINESS MANAGER II position at The University of Georgia?
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Posting Number S13840P Working Title BUSINESS MANAGER II Department COE-Research & Graduate Educ About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 formed School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
College/Unit/Department website https://coe.uga.edu/directory/research-and-graduate-education/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Standard office hours
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 07/08/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
Full consideration will be given to applications received by 7/16/2025. The position will remain open until filled.
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@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Position Information
Classification Title Business Operations Professional FLSA FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The incumbent is responsible for post-award accounting of contract and grant accounts and works with a department-based caseload. The Business Manager performs a full range of grant management duties including reviewing and approving expenditures, maintaining grant spreadsheets, monitoring budgets, and assisting with technical and financial reports. The position works closely with principal investigators, departmental staff, and Contracts & Grants to ensure financial compliance with grant/contract awards. They will also need to interpret and/or research grant policies, procedures, and documents, and formulate conclusions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Standard for office environment.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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.
Background Investigation Policy
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.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Scott Ardoin Recruitment Contact Email spardoin@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
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Posting Details
Posting Number S13840P Working Title BUSINESS MANAGER II Department COE-Research & Graduate Educ About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 formed School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
College/Unit/Department website https://coe.uga.edu/directory/research-and-graduate-education/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Standard office hours
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 07/08/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
Full consideration will be given to applications received by 7/16/2025. The position will remain open until filled.
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@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Position Information
Classification Title Business Operations Professional FLSA FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The incumbent is responsible for post-award accounting of contract and grant accounts and works with a department-based caseload. The Business Manager performs a full range of grant management duties including reviewing and approving expenditures, maintaining grant spreadsheets, monitoring budgets, and assisting with technical and financial reports. The position works closely with principal investigators, departmental staff, and Contracts & Grants to ensure financial compliance with grant/contract awards. They will also need to interpret and/or research grant policies, procedures, and documents, and formulate conclusions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize; detail oriented.
- Strong analytic and problem solving skills; ability to interpret and/or research financial policies and procedures and formulate conclusions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
- Proficient use of MS Office, especially Excel, and ability to learn changing technologies.
- Knowledge of UGA systems preferred, e.g. e-Check request, e-Travel, P-card accounting system, Web DFS, UGA Mart, and honoraria/participant payment forms.
Standard for office environment.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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.
Background Investigation Policy
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.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
- Work closely as a liaison for faculty, departmental staff, Contracts & Grants, and Sponsored Programs to ensure financial compliance on grant/contract accounts.
- Monitor account balances and advise faculty and departmental accountants of potential problems and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
- Setup and maintain grant and contract EXCEL spreadsheets and monitor cost sharing requirements.
- Balance and reconcile spreadsheets each month to UGA Account Status Reports.
- Review and approve requests for travel, P-Card transactions and purchase requests for all grant/contract, residual and UGARF accounts.
- Work with pre-award staff on annual reports to granting agencies, including preparation of personnel effort reports and financial expenditures for carryover requests.
- Monitor responsible conduct in research and financial conflict of interest compliance for NSF and NIH grants, respectively.
- Prepare and submit modifications in the Grant Portal, such as No Cost Extension, Account code open/Re-budgeting, and Residual Balance Request, etc.
- Certify payroll.
- Using FMS Queries to verify the correct Payroll has posted in the Grand Portal during the certification period, and certifying it/ or submit corrections.
- Communicate with the unit Business Manager regarding the Faculty grant buyouts.
- Attend regular staff meetings, attend university-wide Research Account Discussion Group meetings, and perform additional duties as requested.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Scott Ardoin Recruitment Contact Email spardoin@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References with Contact Information
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