Director of Financial & Administrative Services

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS or ORP retirement plan

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Georgia’s Fanning Institute seeks an Administrative Financial Director to lead financial and HR operations, budget planning, and internal controls. You will advise the Director and senior leadership, ensuring accurate reporting, effective resource use, and ongoing process improvements across the institute.

Reporting to senior management, you will coordinate with central university offices, supervise the Business Manager II, and uphold professional administrative practices in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of professional experience including 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial, administrative, and HR policies and procedures at a university level.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Institute’s fiscal operations, including budgeting and financial management.
• Manage HR processes across the employee lifecycle and coordinate with central offices.
• Provide guidance to leadership on compliance, policy interpretation, and efficient workflows.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

HR processes

PeopleSoft

Data analysis

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

PeopleSoft ERP

Job description

The University of Georgia’s Fanning Institute seeks an Administrative Financial Director to lead financial and HR operations, budget planning, and internal controls. You will advise the Director and senior leadership, ensuring accurate reporting, effective resource use, and ongoing process improvements across the institute.

Reporting to senior management, you will coordinate with central university offices, supervise the Business Manager II, and uphold professional administrative practices in a