CAES Business Support Leader

Position Summary
The CAES Business Support Leader oversees and coordinates fiscal operations for assigned departments and units, providing supervisory responsibility and acting as a liaison to business staff to facilitate workflow and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Prepares and manages all departmental accounts and budgets, including monitoring and reviewing expenditures for funding, reporting, and policy compliance; performs analyses, processes requisitions, and provides projections.

Leads the preparation of the annual departmental budget, monitors spending, adjusts fund allocations in consultation with the Department Head, and oversees year‑end closing.

Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures, audits and reports financial transactions to funding sources, and ensures accuracy and availability of funding per standard accounting and audit procedures, including independent review of departmental purchasing card transactions.

Manages all department grant closeouts in conjunction with the College’s Contracts & Grants Office.

Audits budget expenditures for compliance with approved budget, researches problems, and handles accordingly.

Engages as a critical member of the department’s senior administrative team.

Serves as liaison between assigned departments and the College’s business staff, and may travel to other campus locations to provide oversight and support.

Provides leadership, management, and oversight to assigned staff; assigns work and special projects, monitors workload and productivity, evaluates performance, makes recommendations, promotes staff training and development, and assists in analyzing and resolving complex issues.

Leads all fiscal‑related matters with departmental budgetary units located on Griffin and Tifton campuses.

Directs and guides the departmental staff in day‑to‑day operations.

Communicates and advises staff and faculty on changes in policies and procedures in accordance with UGA and CAES.

Ensures proper internal controls are in place for all applicable administrative functions.

Plays a key role on special projects and initiatives to improve business operations.

Engages regularly in professional development opportunities and performs other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent, plus 10 years of professional experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of CAES operations.

Experience with UGA Financials, UGA OneSource, and other UGA systems.

Employment Details

Type: Employee

Full‑time position

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am‑5pm with additional hours as required.

Location: Athens Area

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits Eligible

EEO 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.

Physical Demands & Responsibilities

Standard for a normal office environment.

Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Requires security access.

#J-18808-Ljbffr