Fiscal Affairs Manager

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Fiscal Affairs Manager for the Office of Student Success. This role oversees financial operations, ensuring compliance with UGA policies while leading a team to develop strategic financial solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience, including supervisory roles. Skills in budget management, HR processes, and exceptional communication are essential for success.

This position requires a high level of independent judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information and is based in Athens, Georgia. The role is integral to supporting the division's financial health and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong ability to manage budgets across multiple funding sources.
• Experience with HR processes, payroll, and administrative operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business operations and strategy for the Office for Student Success.
• Supervise business office staff ensuring compliance with UGA policies.
• Manage HR processes including payroll and leave approvals.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

HR processes

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Fiscal Affairs Manager

Posting Number: S15376P

Department: VPI-Office for Student Success

Location: Athens Area

Posting Date: 06/29/2026

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Position Summary: The Fiscal Affairs Manager for the Office for Student Success and Achievement (OSSA) leads the office’s business operations and strategy and develops strategic solutions that support business success across the division. This individual directs the use and monitoring of a variety of complex financial accounts to ensure compliance and maintain balance throughout each account’s life cycle. This individual supervises business office staff to ensure adherence to all UGA policies, procedures, and deadlines. This individual guides the creation, distribution, and analysis of financial reports for key stakeholders within OSSA and the Office of the Vice President for Instruction to support strategic growth and success. This individual manages HR processes for the division office, including payroll processing, leave request approvals, time approval, and the creation of UGAJobs and OneUSG Connect transactions. This individual provides guidance to the Director on HR-related matters such as personnel changes, payroll, position funding, and performance evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to develop, project, and manage complex budgets across multiple funding sources with a high level of accuracy.
• Skill in preparing, analyzing, and communicating financial data to support planning, compliance, and decision-making.
• Strong understanding of UGA financial, HR, and administrative policies and the ability to ensure consistent compliance.
• Ability to recruit, supervise, and develop staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain efficient operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information and work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a service-focused mindset.
• Experience with HR processes, payroll, and administrative operations, preferably within an academic or higher education environment.
• Ability to assess issues, manage competing priorities, and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and build strong relationships across departments and with external partners.

Advanced Microsoft skills

Microsoft Word

• Spell and grammar check
• Create/modify styles, tables, insert images and objects
• Manipulation of various file formats

Excel

• Use of formulas
• Multiple sheets in workbooks
• Formatting, etc.
• Printing spreadsheets
• Ability to mail merge with various data source formats to create customized letters, e-mails, labels, etc.

PowerPoint

• Create and update presentations

Outlook

• Calendar entries and contacts

Confidentiality

• Due to the nature of the position, the employee will demonstrate the ability to use independent judgment and discretion with confidential information.

Physical Demands

• Standard office environment.
• Travel around campus for occasional material distribution and meetings.
• Driving to perform job-related duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Duties

Percentage of time: 40%

• Create, project, and record fiscal year budgets; perform monthly budget reviews and document results for the Office for Student Success and Achievement.
• Facilitate the annual Budget Planning and Salary Setting process.
• Supervise business office staff and ensure all UGA policies and procedures are followed and established deadlines are met, including expenditures, records, payroll, sponsored projects, P-Card, and other financial activities.
• Manage complex grant budgets, purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable (invoicing).
• Prepare financial statements and required monthly reports, both detailed and summary, for all funding sources; track expenditures against allocated funds and report monthly.
• Approve departmental financial expenditures.
• Attend monthly VPI financial workshops.

Supervision + Leadership

Percentage of time: 25%

• Recruit, onboard, and supervise staff members to ensure effective team performance and all UGA policies and procedures are maintained, and established deadlines are met (expenditures, records, payroll, sponsored projects, P-Card and all other financial aspects). Provide mentorship and support to staff, enhancing the management of finance, human resources, and business operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Key stakeholders include OSSA faculty and staff, the Office of Instruction, and UGA Finance & Administration.
• Contribute to the implementation of strategic planning and program assessment to enhance work, ensuring it meets the needs of students and aligns with OSSA institutional goals.
• Attend Leadership Team meetings to engage in strategic discussions and contribute to organizational priorities.

Human Resources + Payroll

Percentage of time: 25%

• Guide the completion of all HR functions including but not limited to payroll processing, leave requests approvals, and annual review process to be conducted prior to deadlines; attend monthly VPI HR meeting; maintain personnel files; participate and coordinate searches as needed.
• Create Salary Action, Supplements and Special Pay salary requests and confirm forms are complete prior to director’s review and approval; submit to workflow and track through completion.
• Provide guidance to supervisors around human resources, review employee contracts, request revisions and completion; communicate annual performance review process and adherence to deadlines and maintain employee performance evaluation records; perform annual leave audit.
• Assist the director and leadership team by providing guidance and support on a range of human resources matters, including hiring, onboarding, restructuring, compensation, employee relations, and compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Initiate, review, and approve UGAJobs actions as needed.

Cross-Functional Support and Special Projects

Percentage of time: 10%

• Support the Director and Leadership Team by monitoring and evaluating work methods and work performance, procedures and plans, including long‑range financial planning.
• Work collaboratively with IT manager on inventory management, IT support and space management.
• Engage in and support OSSA, UGA, and external committees, presentations, and events.
• Attend administrative meetings.
• Participate in professional development.
• Assist with new and emerging work projects assigned by your supervisor.

Contact Details

Recruitment Contact Name: OSSA General

Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]

Recruitment Contact Phone: [phone]

EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).