Business Manager III

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development, Department of Counseling & Psychological Services, is seeking a Business Manager III to lead administrative and financial operations. You will partner with the Department Chair to support priorities, ensuring compliance and strategic budgeting.

The role manages significant resources and staff, guiding planning, HR, facilities, and partnerships to advance departmental goals in a dynamic academic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with six years of administrative experience or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and grant management skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department's $5.1 million state budget and financial planning.
• Monitor reporting, reconciliation, projections, and resource allocation.
• Oversee $10 million in grants and contracts and $1.6 million in endowments.
• Supervise administrative, fiscal, and grants staff; handle HR activities.
• Coordinate facilities, technology, and renovation needs; plan events.

Skills

Budgeting

Grants administration

Personnel supervision

Financial management

Organizational operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Manager III

College of Education & Human Development

Department of Counseling & Psychological Services

The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services is a collaborative and welcoming community of faculty, staff, and students committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities. Our department brings together nationally recognized academic programs, innovative research initiatives, externally funded projects, and community outreach focused on mental health, education, well-being, and human development.

Working in CPS means being part of a team that values collaboration, professionalism, student success, and meaningful work. With a diverse range of programs and initiatives, each day provides new opportunities for staff to contribute directly to the success of our students, faculty, research, and community partnerships.

The Business Manager provides leadership and oversight for the administrative and financial operations of the department and works closely with the Department Chair to support departmental priorities and strategic planning. This position manages significant and diverse financial resources, including a $5.1 million state-funded budget, more than $10 million in externally funded grants and contracts, and approximately $1.6 million in foundation funds.

What makes the Department of Counseling & Psychological Services a great place to work?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and retirement plans.
• A knowledge-sharing culture that collaborates with diverse partners across the university and community.
• Robust opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within a dynamic academic setting.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the department's $5.1 million state-funded budget, including budget planning, monitoring, financial reporting, reconciliation, projections, and resource allocation.

• Provide oversight of more than $10 million in externally funded grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor requirements.
• Manage multiple foundation accounts with a combined total of approximately $1.6 million in endowments and spendable funds.
• Oversee departmental financial transactions, purchasing, reimbursements, reporting, and other fiscal operations.
• Supervise administrative, fiscal, and grants staff, including performance management, workload coordination, and professional development.
• Oversee departmental human resources activities, including hiring, onboarding, payroll-related processes, and personnel transactions.
• Coordinate departmental facilities, inventory, technology, equipment, and renovation needs.
• Manage continuing education activities, special events, scholarships, and other departmental initiatives.
• Partner closely with the Department Chair on budgeting, staffing, resource allocation, facilities, and operational and strategic planning.
• Ensure departmental business practices comply with university policies, procedures, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate facilities management projects in collaboration with Design & Construction Services, the College Facilities Manager, and external vendors.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and six years of administrative experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Requirements

• The Ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial and administrative management, budgeting, grants administration, personnel supervision, and organizational operations.
• The position requires excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, university offices, and external partners.

College/Business Unit: College of Education & Human Development

Department: Counseling & Psychological Service

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Salary: $73,400-$91,700

Pay Grade: G-19

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 09/08/26, 3:05:40 PM

Closing Date: 09/23/26, 3:59:00 AM

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