Business Operations & Procurement Specialist

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is hiring an Assistant Business Operations Partner in Athens. The role supports the Business Services Center, handling travel authorizations, reimbursements, UGAMart procurement, journal vouchers, and cash deposits with accuracy and compliance.

The position emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and analytical skills, including Excel proficiency, coordination of multiple projects, and adherence to travel and procurement

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects in an academic environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, pivot charts, and tables.
• Ability to manage travel and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as shopper and/or requisitioner for UGAMart.
• Process payment requests in UGA Financials.
• Prepare intra university payments.
• Ensures P-Card transactions are accurate and compliant.
• Liaise with vendors and UGA business offices.
• Prepare travel authorities and reimbursement for faculty and staff.
• Audit travel authorities and reimbursement requests.
• Process chemical order requests in labs.
• Maintain proper documentation and procedures.
• Act as reconciling for petty cash accounts.
• Coordinate with FAST and REST to ensure smooth processing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Excel

Pivot tables

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Independent judgment

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

University of Georgia's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is hiring an Assistant Business Operations Partner in Athens. The role supports the Business Services Center, handling travel authorizations, reimbursements, UGAMart procurement, journal vouchers, and cash deposits with accuracy and compliance.

The position emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and analytical skills, including Excel proficiency, coordination of multiple projects, and adherence to travel and procurement