Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides management and advanced level coordination of business affairs and budget of a division, college or unit. Comprehensive oversight of the budget using analysis, forecasting and financial reporting. Directs control of board-approved budget, including collection, custody, disbursement, accounting, and auditing of all funds. May be responsible for supervising assigned staff.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversees, monitors and administers the financial operations, activities and budget of the assigned division, college, unit or department
2. Conducts comprehensive analysis to ensure efficient utilization of resources
3. Ensures fiduciary, operational and transactional compliance and accuracy
4. Facilitates interpretation and execution of applicable policies and procedures
5. Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecasts data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives
6. May supervise staff, provides training, mentoring, hiring and performance management as assigned
7. Provides training and support on policies and procedures to leaders and staff
8. Develops, implements and facilitates internal financial policies and procedures
9. Acts in an advisory capacity to leadership

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business, Accounting, or related field

Required Experience
Five (5) years related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in managing division and operational budgets
Previous experience managing and leading staff
Previous experience in higher education preferred
Previous supervisory experience

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $85,000 to $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Leadership abilities to include but not limited to personnel development, coaching, goal setting and outcome measurement
Able to build and maintain partnering relationships with internal stakeholders and other operational departments and divisions
Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and manage risk
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of management and finance principles, including accounting and budgeting

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, emphasis on Excel and accounting transaction systems)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 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 in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf