Global Research Operations Specialist

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens, GA is hiring a Business Operations Professional for the Peanut Innovation Lab. The role focuses on financial, procurement, personnel, and logistics operations, coordinating meetings, and managing international travel for project personnel and partners.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and experience in academic administration, with knowledge of OneUSG/PeopleSoft modules, P-Card handling, and subaward processing. French proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Experience in academic department or research unit administration.
• Working knowledge of OneUSG/PeopleSoft financial modules, P-Card and travel and expense processing.
• Experience supporting sponsored projects, including subawards or international travel.
• Experience arranging international travel or shipping.
• Working proficiency in French.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, procurement, personnel, and logistics operations for the Peanut Innovation Lab.
• Review Lab transactions and budgets; coordinate meetings and international travel.
• Oversee subrecipient invoices and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Prepare projections and burn-rate reporting across award budgets.
• Serve as P-Card holder and ensure policy compliance.
• Support project records, reporting, and communication with partner institutions.

Skills

Academic admin experience

OneUSG/PeopleSoft know-how

Subaward or international travel

International travel arrangements

French proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens, GA is hiring a Business Operations Professional for the Peanut Innovation Lab. The role focuses on financial, procurement, personnel, and logistics operations, coordinating meetings, and managing international travel for project personnel and partners.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and experience in academic administration, with knowledge of OneUSG/PeopleSoft modules, P-Card handling, and subaward processing. French proficiency is a plus.