Business Services Manager - EMSS

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Business Services Manager for Enrollment, Marketing and Student Success to provide management, facilitation, and financial oversight of all departmental operations, budgets, reporting, and purchasing.

In this exempt, monthly-paid role, you will drive operational excellence, develop annual budgets, oversee contracts, and serve as a liaison across departments to support the university's mission and student success initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Three or more years of related work experience are required.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Five or more years of related work experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as integral leader toward the success of the Division by driving operational excellence.
• Identify problems and change requirements relating to business processes.
• Analyze financial documents and data to assess accuracy and integrity.
• Facilitate the development of annual budgets.
• Coordinate and oversee annual activities (e.g., inventory and contract renewal).
• Manage department budgets, including tracking expenditures and reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Stakeholder support

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Business Services Manager - EMSS

Job ID: 302828
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. Withnearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2"high research" university and serves more than 29,500 studentsfrom all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, theArmstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, andthe East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers adynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery andpersonal growth. The University is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools and has earned specializedaccreditation from numerous professional and academic associationsthat set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst insoutheast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home tointernational companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, aswell as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With afocus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting thedemand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellenceand creative innovation in a supportive, student-centeredenvironment that empowers the next generation of leaders tosucceed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in anexciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by TheWall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized forthe caliber of its academic programs and student experience.Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes asone of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Office of the Executive Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing& Student Success

Job Summary

The Business Services Manager for Enrollment, Marketing andStudent Success provides management, facilitation, and financialoversight of all departmental business operations, transactions,budget processes, financial reporting, and purchasing of assignedareas.

Responsibilities

• Act as integral leader toward the success of the Division bydriving operational excellence
• Adeptness in identifying problems and changing requirementsrelating to business processes
• Analyze financial documents and data to assess the accuracy andintegrity of the data
• Facilitate the development of annual budget(s)
• Coordinate and oversee annual activities (ex: inventory andcontract renewal process)
• Manage department(s) budget(s), including tracking expendituresand providing reports/analysis
• Oversee all department(s) purchasing processes in compliancewith State and University policy
• Serve as liaison with various departments across theUniversity

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Five (5) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$55,126

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills

Apply Before Date

September 8, 2026

Application review may begin as early as August 31,2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration ofemployment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithoutreasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.
• Stand, bend, walk, and lift as needed throughout the day.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

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