Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number |
S14768P |
| Working Title |
Administrative Manager I |
| Department |
VPR-Office of Rsch Svcs/CRS |
| 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 |
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| College/Unit/Department website |
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| Posting Type |
External |
| Retirement Plan |
TRS or ORP |
| Employment Type |
Employee |
| Benefits Eligibility |
Benefits Eligible |
| Full/Part time |
Full Time |
| Work Schedule |
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| Additional Schedule Information |
Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM |
| Advertised Salary |
$55.000-$60,000 |
| Posting Date |
02/24/2026 |
| Open until filled |
Yes |
| Closing Date |
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| Proposed Starting Date |
04/01/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| 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 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 |
Prior experience monitoring inventory accounts |
| Position Summary |
This is a mid-level administrative management position. This position assists the Director of Finance and Senior Financial Analyst in daily, annual, and ad hoc administrative functions and duties. This includes inventory analysis, workforce planning, customer support, budget preparation,
UGA financial transactions, asset reporting, and ensuring
UGA procedural compliance. This position also interacts with other Office of Research Safety staff for chemical lab safety reviews in UGAmart and for providing centralized fiscal and personnel services. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Knowledgeable of UGA accounting, inventory, and fiscal policies and procedures
- Ability to interact well with other stakeholders, including faculty and staff, researchers, customers, and vendors
- MS Excel proficiency
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| Physical Demands |
- Long work hours may be needed
- Sitting or standing for four hours at a time
- Walking between buildings on campus
- Lifting up to 25 pounds
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| 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? |
Yes |
| 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 |
Inventory
- Manage annual inventory process for Office of Research.
- Assign scanners, ensure scanning inventory is returned during annual inventory process.
- Collect, review, analyze, and take corrective action on inventory issues during annual inventory process and throughout the year as items are added/removed from inventory.
- Ensure OoR and business team maintain proper inventory processes when items cross queue, and advocate for and train others in the OoR on correct inventory procedures.
- Advise Senior Fiscal Affairs Manager on inventory needs, processes, and potential improvements.
- Oversee inventory of 2 stockrooms (Cedar Street, Coverdell), and work closely with Chemistry Stockroom manager, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, including correct accounting methods, data entry, tracking, and point of sale data entry is occurring on a regular basis.
- Working with and assigning tasks to Chemistry Stockroom Manager, perform regular internal audits and reconciliations of inventory account codes for stockroom.
- Assist the business team with writing policies and procedures for stockroom inventory.
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| Percentage of time |
25 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Accounting
- Reconcile assigned chartstrings on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis as assigned.
- Review accounts during transaction review to ensure proper data entry and budgetary allowances.
- Initiate financial transactions.
- Reconcile CRS P-Card on assigned schedule.
- Assist Director and Senior Fiscal Affairs Manager in planning, development, and implementation of accounting policies and procedures as necessary.
- If required by department, hold PCard for OoR business team.
- Perform PCard duties as assigned to role.
- Assist Director and Sr. Fiscal Affairs Analyst in maintaining ATF alcohol license.
- Reconciliation and billing of multiple building cost-share accounts.
- Reconciliation and troubleshooting of multiple assigned chartstrings and departmental accounts.
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| Percentage of time |
50 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Procurement
- Assist stockroom managers with product pricing in stockroom.
- Troubleshoot issues with vendors.
- Review UGAmart queues for Chem Lab Safety approvals.
- Review UGAmart queues for transactions to approve based on assigned chartstrings.
- Review and maintain relationships with vendors.
- Provide customer and staff support in procurement issues and troubleshooting.
- Additional procurement review and support as assigned.
- Serve as backup telephone representative for OoR.
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| Percentage of time |
25 |
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