Business Operations Professional
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
Business Operations Professional
Posting Number: S15032P
Department: VetMed-Research & Graduate Aff
Location: Athens Area
Employment Type: Employee
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Posting Date: 04/21/2026
Closing Date: 04/28/2026
Proposed Starting Date: 05/11/2026
Job Summary
The Business Office Professional will assist the CVM Office of Research and Faculty and Graduate Affairs through general program, financial, administrative, and team support. Position will be responsible for monitoring budgets, tracking research funding, creating financial reports, organizing/reconciling PCard receipts, processing purchase orders, planning faculty and student events, and overseeing general fiscal affairs for the CVM.
Responsibilities
Financial/Administrative Support (50%)
Provides financial support for faculty and graduate student events related to the Office of Research and Graduate Affairs.
Processes laboratory research orders, shipping, receiving, and payment.
Processes invoices, reimbursements, and funding transfers.
Maintains the Office of Research and Graduate Affairs (ORGA), Georgia Veterinary Scholars Program (GVSP), Steeve Giguere Veterinary Medicine Symposium (SGVMS), Precision One Health Initiative, and CVM ORGA matching and full scholarships program budgets.
Constructs tables and maintains up‑to‑date records and statistics for research and graduate affairs, and CVM statistics and data for the CVM Dean’s Office.
Assists the CVM Office of Research and Faculty and Graduate Affairs and the Associate Dean and Assistant Deans with monitoring project budgets.
Program Support (25%)
Organizes and reconciles PCard receipts and packets for the Associate Dean and Assistant Deans personnel, processes purchase orders, and payment requests.
Manages payments for Graduate Student matching and certificate programs.
Maintains a list of research‑active faculty, level of research funding each is receiving, and the dates funding is available to each faculty, which assists in the coordination of VMES and Clinical startup funding in these two research funds.
Serves as point of contact for faculty requests to change dates or use of research funds. Decisions on funding requests are made in concert with the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Affairs.
Provides updates and multiple communications to faculty related to their research grant proposal preparation, due dates, and length of funding availability.
Manages payments for professional (GVSP) graduate students and certificate programs.
Customer Service (10%)
Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with internal and external customers through demonstrated competency, personal integrity, and exemplary professionalism in all interactions.
Through regular communication and interaction, cultivates positive working relationships.
Work Team Support (10%)
Cross‑trains with other staff under the CVM Business Office as directed to ensure the highest levels of professional service in matters related to the fiscal affairs of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Provides assistance and support to others wherever needed.
Professional Development and Education (5%)
Possesses core competencies in higher education fiscal affairs and seeks continuous training and professional development to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Strives for greater efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the financial and administrative needs of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of OneSource and OneUSG Connect.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Financial and administrative accuracy.
Communication and stakeholder management.
Problem resolution and critical thinking.
Attention to detail and confidentiality.
Organizational and project coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.
Physical Demands
Working for long periods at desk/computer; may be required to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Additional Information
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
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 (public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? No
Background Investigation and Credit
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, satisfactory credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may also be required for positions with high‑risk responsibilities.
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, 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 at hrweb@uga.edu.
Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name: Sharron Quisenberry
Recruitment Contact Email: Sharron.Quisenberry
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Posting Number: S15032P
Department: VetMed-Research & Graduate Aff
Location: Athens Area
Employment Type: Employee
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Posting Date: 04/21/2026
Closing Date: 04/28/2026
Proposed Starting Date: 05/11/2026
Job Summary
The Business Office Professional will assist the CVM Office of Research and Faculty and Graduate Affairs through general program, financial, administrative, and team support. Position will be responsible for monitoring budgets, tracking research funding, creating financial reports, organizing/reconciling PCard receipts, processing purchase orders, planning faculty and student events, and overseeing general fiscal affairs for the CVM.
Responsibilities
Financial/Administrative Support (50%)
Provides financial support for faculty and graduate student events related to the Office of Research and Graduate Affairs.
Processes laboratory research orders, shipping, receiving, and payment.
Processes invoices, reimbursements, and funding transfers.
Maintains the Office of Research and Graduate Affairs (ORGA), Georgia Veterinary Scholars Program (GVSP), Steeve Giguere Veterinary Medicine Symposium (SGVMS), Precision One Health Initiative, and CVM ORGA matching and full scholarships program budgets.
Constructs tables and maintains up‑to‑date records and statistics for research and graduate affairs, and CVM statistics and data for the CVM Dean’s Office.
Assists the CVM Office of Research and Faculty and Graduate Affairs and the Associate Dean and Assistant Deans with monitoring project budgets.
Program Support (25%)
Organizes and reconciles PCard receipts and packets for the Associate Dean and Assistant Deans personnel, processes purchase orders, and payment requests.
Manages payments for Graduate Student matching and certificate programs.
Maintains a list of research‑active faculty, level of research funding each is receiving, and the dates funding is available to each faculty, which assists in the coordination of VMES and Clinical startup funding in these two research funds.
Serves as point of contact for faculty requests to change dates or use of research funds. Decisions on funding requests are made in concert with the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Affairs.
Provides updates and multiple communications to faculty related to their research grant proposal preparation, due dates, and length of funding availability.
Manages payments for professional (GVSP) graduate students and certificate programs.
Customer Service (10%)
Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with internal and external customers through demonstrated competency, personal integrity, and exemplary professionalism in all interactions.
Through regular communication and interaction, cultivates positive working relationships.
Work Team Support (10%)
Cross‑trains with other staff under the CVM Business Office as directed to ensure the highest levels of professional service in matters related to the fiscal affairs of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Provides assistance and support to others wherever needed.
Professional Development and Education (5%)
Possesses core competencies in higher education fiscal affairs and seeks continuous training and professional development to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Strives for greater efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the financial and administrative needs of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of OneSource and OneUSG Connect.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Financial and administrative accuracy.
Communication and stakeholder management.
Problem resolution and critical thinking.
Attention to detail and confidentiality.
Organizational and project coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.
Physical Demands
Working for long periods at desk/computer; may be required to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Additional Information
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
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 (public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? No
Background Investigation and Credit
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, satisfactory credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may also be required for positions with high‑risk responsibilities.
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, 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 at hrweb@uga.edu.
Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name: Sharron Quisenberry
Recruitment Contact Email: Sharron.Quisenberry
#J-18808-Ljbffr