Post Award Business Manager

Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department:

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health. The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community.

College/Unit/Department website:

www.vet.uga.edu

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 08/26/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 10/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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 (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification Title: Grants Accounting Pro III

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Position Summary: Serves as a resource for PIs, Business Managers, and Grants Coordinators on all aspects of post-award sponsored projects management. Provides direct support to the Administrative Financial Director relating to all accounting processes to include research, report preparation, and collection of data. Provides support to other members of the Business Office team as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to communicate both in writing and speaking.
• Effectively perform multiple tasks.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong project management skills, attention to detail and the ability to set deadlines and track progress on different tasks related to the job (i.e., preparing reports, monitoring budgets).
• Good time management skills that allow for flexibility when completing multiple tasks in a given time frame.
• Basic understanding of accounting systems.

Physical Demands:

• Repetitive hand movements (keyboard, calculator).
• Walk, sit, and stand.
• Driving as needed to perform job tasks.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card? : No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Post-Award Management:

• Serve as resource for PIs, Business Managers and Grants Coordinators on all aspects of post-award sponsored projects management.
• Liaison for CVM representing faculty and departmental staff to Sponsored Projects Administration to ensure financial compliance on grant/contract chart strings.
• Develop and implement new processes and procedures for sponsored project expenditures and cost share including development of routine communications.
• Monitor end dates of sponsored projects and help with closeout.
• Oversee College’s compliance with terms and conditions, including commitments for effort, cost share, sub-awards and over- the-cap activities.
• Collaborate with financial staff to ensure that budgets set up in PeopleSoft align with award budgets for both direct and indirect costs. Provide guidance on grant expenditures, reporting, and post-award processes, and assist in resolving post-award accounting issues.
• Monitor and support effort commitments on sponsored project awards, including notifying business managers of necessary payroll changes. Coordinate with investigators, business managers, grant coordinators, and Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) to communicate personnel effort changes.

Percentage of time: 35

Fiscal Affairs Coordination:

• Provide direct support to the Director of Finance relating to all accounting processes to include research, report preparation, and collection of data. This includes processing GL Journals, Budget Journals, position funding changes, and EDRs.
• Assist CE Director with allocating funding between CE events and distribute revenue sharing to various CVM departments.
• Create financial reports for Athens and Tifton Diagnostic Laboratories and compile monthly reports for the Directors and Pathology Department Head.
• Cross-train with other staff under the CVM Business Office as directed to ensure the highest levels of professional service in matters related to the fiscal affairs of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Percentage of time: 35

Post-Award Reporting:

• Work with Grants Coordinators and departmental staff on annual reports to sponsors, including preparation of personnel effort reports and financial expenditures for carryover requests.
• Monitor account balances and advise faculty and departmental accountants of potential problems and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Develop and implement self-audit procedures and processes for the College related to sponsored projects expenditures and compliance requirements.
• Provide feedback and guidance to Grants Coordinators and PIs on future budget planning for sponsored projects.

Percentage of time: 20

Collaboration and Training:

• Attend regular staff meetings, attend university-wide Research Account Discussion Group meetings and OneSource status calls, and perform additional duties as requested.
• Attend Training and Development classes annually to improve skills and keep abreast of new and changing policies and procedures related to sponsored projects, accounting and payroll/HR.

Percentage of time: 10

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Carey Paul

Recruitment Contact Email: cpaul@uga.edu