Business Manager CenHTRO

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.

This position is funded 100% through external, federal grant funds. The position is currently funded through September 30, 2026. Continued employment beyond that date is strictly contingent upon continued funding from this external source.

Applications received before June 25, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

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).

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This position, funded by the U.S. State Department through September 2026, will serve as business manager for a project on human trafficking in multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The goals of the African Programming and Research Initiative to End Slavery ( APRIES) project are to establish baseline estimates of human trafficking in the selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa, contract with community agencies to administer programs to combat trafficking in these countries, and conduct monitoring and evaluation of these programs.

APRIES is an initiative of the Center on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach (CenHTRO), housed in the School of Social Work. The mission of CenHTRO is to conduct research, develop programming, and influence policies that drastically and measurably reduce human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.

The CenHTRO Business Manager serves as a member of the Center on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach, the backup for the Associate Director of Business and Human Resources, and supports the Center with financial and human resources matters. The CenHTRO Business Manager is a highly responsible position reporting directly to the Associate Director of Business and Human Resources. Major responsibilities include providing post award contracts and grants support to the principal investigator and co-investigators, assisting with providing budget management and development, analysis, and reconciliation. This position involves detailed knowledge of university policies with respect to personnel, budget, procurement, and accounting activities. This position reports to the Associate Director of Business and Human Resources.

Sitting for extended periods of time. Lifting up to 20 lbs.

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.

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.

-Provide daily assistance to the Associate Director of Business and Human Resources with all financial and personnel matters.

-Utilize UGAJobs to create and/or revise positions, reclassify existing positions, post vacant positions, and submit hiring proposals.

- Initiate HR actions including change funding requests, terminations, and express direct retros as needed.

-Assist with onboarding of new employees.
-Provide management, financial accountability, and fiscal integrity for the State Department grants. Supervise accounting functions to ensure Fiscal Year is closed out properly. Assist with the fiscal planning and management of the annual budgets for each of the subaward budgets, projecting financial needs, and overseeing annual grant budgets. Notify the Associate Director of Business and Human Resources regarding balance discrepancies, issues, and or trends with the grant accounts.
-Manage and direct the day-to-day business functions and fiscal activities. Assist with grant budgets, proposal preparation and submission, coordinate materials for awards, and prepare annual financial reports.
-Work with Business Managers from other units to process OneUSG transactions for faculty, staff, and students collaborating in the grants. This includes setting up and adjusting funding and terminating employment accurately and timely.
-Serve as the point of contact with Sponsored Projects Administration in relation to grant close out. Ensure grant activities and expenditures are in accordance with federal, state, sponsor, and university policy.
-Attend training and development classes and regular status calls to keep abreast of new and changing policies and procedures relating to accounting, budgets, sponsored projects, human resources, and other university policies and procedures.

- Apply the university's accounting and financial management principles in the procurement of materials, accounts receivable, and accounts payable for all grant activities.

-Ensure compliance with all applicable internal and sponsor procedures, policies, and guidelines.

-Initiate payment requests via UGA's Financial Management System.

-Initiate purchase requisitions in UGAmart ensuring adequate and appropriate funding is available.

-Process expense reports, initiate journal vouchers, cost transfers, and GL journal entries.

-Provide post-award contracts and grant support.

-Assist with requests from Sponsored Projects Administration and other departments regarding grants management, expenditures, and personnel.

-Sub-contract administration, research buyouts, and monitoring cost share.

-Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure proper coding of all expenditures and resolve any financial issues that arise.

-Assist with managing the daily operations of the Center.

- Provide logistical support for travel and conference needs.

-Coordinate and schedule various meetings and appointments.

-Assist with all aspects of assistantship assignments including tuition waivers.