Facilities Business Operations Specialist

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 41,861 - 51,164; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is looking for a Facilities Business Operations Specialist to support Facilities Management's business operations in Statesboro, Georgia. This full-time position involves budget administration, purchasing, and financial tracking while ensuring compliance with university policies.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or five years of related work experience and will be responsible for coordinating procurement activities and supporting operational functions. A salary of $46,513 per year is offered for this exempt position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in facilities management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support Facilities budget administration by tracking expenditures and preparing financial reports.
• Initiate and process business transactions and monitor financial data.
• Coordinate procurement and vendor activities to ensure timely payments.

Education

Bachelor's degree or five (5) years of related work experience

Job description

Facilities Business Operations Specialist

Job ID: 299197

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

This position supports Facilities Management business operations, including budget administration, purchasing, financial tracking, and operational coordination. The role serves as a liaison between Facilities and central administrative units and ensures compliance with university and state policies. The position performs moderately complex financial and operational duties with increasing independence and analytical responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support Facilities budget administration by tracking expenditures, assisting with budget adjustments, and preparing basic financial reports.
• Initiate and process business transactions, including purchase orders, payment requests, PCard transactions, and contract-related activities.
• Monitor financial and operational data to ensure accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain compliance with University and State policies.
• Coordinate procurement and vendor activities, including tracking purchases, supporting contract renewals, and ensuring timely payments.
• Provide operational support for Facilities functions such as inventory tracking, maintenance contracts, and annual business processes.
• Serve as a liaison to internal departments and respond to inquiries regarding business processes, financial transactions, and Facilities operations.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and documentation while identifying opportunities to improve processes and support efficient operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or five (5) years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education.

Salary

$46,513 per year. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Other Job Details

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Work week may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources.