Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

S14732P

Working Title

Administrative Financial Director

Department

SPIA-Business Office

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.

About the College/Unit/Department

The School of Public and International Affairs prepares undergraduate and graduate students for good citizenship and careers in public life and trains future generations of teachers and scholars in the fields of international affairs, political science, and public administration and policy. SPIA's commitment to experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement ensures that graduates are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of a rapidly changing world and make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields. SPIA has over 1500 undergraduate students, over 250 graduate students, and over 70 full-time faculty.

College/Unit/Department website

https://spia.uga.edu/

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

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Advertised Salary

$100,000+, commensurate with experience

Posting Date

02/18/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

05/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of at least 3 professional references. You will be notified prior to your references being contacted. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose materials are received by March 8, 2026.

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

Chief Bus Aff Officer-Coll/Div

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience to include 5 years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

This is the top financial and administrative position at the School of Public and International Affairs and reports directly to the Dean. The School is composed of the Departments of Political Science, International Affairs, and Public Administration and Policy. It also includes the Center for International Trade and Security and the Center for the Study of Global Issues. The Administrative Financial Director will be responsible for the financial and administrative activities for all of these units.

Administrative Specialists, Accountants, Budget Analysts, Human Resource Generalists, and Business Operations Professionals may report to this position. Unlike the Business Manager role, which concentrates on financial leadership, and the Administrative Manager role, which focuses on operational leadership, the Administrative Financial Director has an equal focus on financial operations and administration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of higher education, State, or non-profit accounting and budget policies and procedures as well as general accounting practices with particular emphasis on such practices at the University of Georgia
• Knowledge of and experience with sponsored projects and grants administration, including pre- and post-award financial responsibilities
• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures and experience handling sensitive employee relations issues
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents, policy statements, and financial reports and transactions
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural documents
• Ability to present information and respond to questions at the appropriate level to leadership, supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and the public
• Ability to develop long- and short-range plans to assess the viability of goals from a financial standpoint
• Ability to confidently serve as an advisor to leadership on financial and human resources matters
• Ability to adapt to new systems and environments, notice opportunities for improvement, and develop systems to ensure smooth operations
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills demonstrated through recruitment of talent, supervision of direct reports, training of direct reports and customers, cross-department collaboration, and service to broader organizational units
• Strong skills in modern financial, business intelligence, and office software (such as Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate, and SharePoint or related programs and systems) to develop business processes that streamline performance of job duties
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to keep appropriate documentation on hand for future reference, including financial and systems audits

Physical Demands

• Interact with modern computing equipment for data input, communications, and data retrieval
• Moving around the University of Georgia campus to attend in-person meetings
• Communicate in-person, on the phone, and via email
• Spend extended periods of time sitting or standing at a computer
• Lift and carry normal office supplies
• Open doors

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)

Yes

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

Fiscal Management:

• Serves as the School's Chief Business Affairs Officer, overseeing all inflows and outflows of all financial resources to include State allocations, tuition revenue, departmental sales and service (including study away/abroad programs), indirect cost return, student tech fees, sponsored projects, and charitable gifts
• Maintains working knowledge of University accounting standards and practices and advises School leadership
• Leads annual (fiscal year) budget planning for the School, analyzing budgetary needs of departments, centers, and the School as a whole to create a plan and projections
• Supervises business team staff who, together, oversees the work of business-adjacent staff in the School, acting as a conduit for all financial matters
• Approves financial transactions and provides guidance on appropriate procedures
• Monitors all budgets and expenditures, periodically auditing to ensure compliance with University accounting practices, including quarterly and fiscal year end requirements
• Develops and periodically reviews financial policies and procedures specific to the School
• Develops and maintains systems to increase office efficiencies and deliver information to constituents, such as transaction reports, payroll reconciliation, budget analysis
• Serves as Approver 1 for School-wide Purchasing Credit Card (P-card); serves as Approver 2 for all other P-Cards

Percentage of time

60

Duties/Responsibilities

Human Resources Management:

• Serves as the School's Human Resources Liaison, often the final unit-level authority for HR-related actions for School employees and the first stop for School employees with HR-related concerns
• Maintains working knowledge of human resources standards and practices and advises School leadership
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to human resources information, including adjacent financial information, such as payroll and benefits
• Coordinates annual (calendar year) evaluation process for the School
• Periodically and as needed, analyzes the organizational structure within the School to suggest changes to meet operations needs of the School and departments
• Develops and periodically reviews human resources policies and procedures specific to the School
• Develops and maintains systems to increase office efficiencies and deliver information to constituents, such as offer letter preparation and compensation analysis

Percentage of time

35

Duties/Responsibilities

Information Technology:

• Supervises the work of the School's Information Technology team, offering advice and developing policies to promote service and security

Percentage of time

5

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

Joshua Hanna

Recruitment Contact Email

jhanna10@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents