Finance Professional

Finance Professional

Libraries-General Operations

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The UGA Libraries advance the University of Georgia’s mission by providing the best possible access to recorded knowledge, actively contributing to the success of students and faculty through teaching and research services provided in physical and virtual environments, exemplifying the University’s strategic priority to serve the people of Georgia and beyond, and upholding the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. A member of the Association of Research Libraries with 75 faculty librarians and archivists, 150 staff and nearly 200 student workers, the UGA Libraries receive more than three million visits per year on average and provide services at nine locations across the Athens campus, among them the Main Library, Miller Learning Center, McBay Science Library, Special Collections Libraries and Music, Art and Education branch libraries. The UGA Libraries offer nationally distinctive special collections related to Georgia’s history, politics, and public policy, and preserves one of the foremost media collections in public broadcasting. The UGA Libraries provide IT support for Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO), Georgia’s statewide virtual library initiative, and is home to the UGA Press and Georgia Review literary journal. Please visit libs.uga.edu for more information.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

M-F; 8 hrs./day; some evening and weekend work may be required.

Minimum $55,000

03/07/2024

Yes

04/01/2024

Athens Area

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Finance/Budget Professional

Exempt

1.00

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

• 5 years of experience working in a library or higher education environment
• 1 or more years of experience working in an electronic resources or acquisitions environment
• 1 or more years of experience working with an integrated library system such as FOLIO and/or FOLIO ERM, Ex Libris Alma, or Primo VE

This is a highly visible and responsible position within the Libraries reporting to the Libraries Head of Finance and Administration (CBO). Responsibilities include collaboration with the department heads and other senior leaders within the unit to implement departmental goals, policies, procedures, and operations for the Libraries. This position will also utilize a P-Card.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, concepts and procedures of business administration and university policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of reconciliation and procurement procedures.
• Direct subordinate staff and ability to communicate effectively with various levels of personnel.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Gather and analyze budgetary and statistical data.
• Knowledge of library acquisitions principles, processes and systems.
• Knowledge of GASB 96 criteria.

Typical for office environment.

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

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.

Operations and Financial Management

• Collaborate with Head of Finance and Administration to organize and implement departmental goals, policies, procedures, and operations for the Libraries to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, specifically within the areas of Finance.
• Conduct financial analysis and perform regular account reconciliations, addressing ad hoc financial issues with thorough investigation and resolution.
• Communicate and coordinate with other units on behalf of Libraries F&A to facilitate funding transfers, co-funding agreements, and other financial arrangements for the strategic advancement of unit priorities.
• Generate financial reports to keep Unit leadership apprised of various scenarios.
• Advise faculty and staff on procurement policies and procedures.

40

Budget Management

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of state, IDC, DSS, and grant accounts.
• Assistance in preparation for annual budget for the Libraries.
• Initiate, review, and approve transactions in UGA Financials, OneUSG, UGAmart, TouchNet, FAME, Scholarship Universe and other UGA-based financial systems.

30

Payroll Responsibilities

• Collaborate with personnel in Libraries Human Resources.
• Manage funding for all employees of the Libraries.
• Set up, manage, and correct department combo codes.
• Perform payroll validation.

20

• Act as backup to the Head of Finance and Administration and represent the Head of Finance and Administration at various meetings and events on campus as requested.
• Maintains flexibility and awareness of the changes and needs of the libraries by assuming similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.

10

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

Sara Rountree Wright

[email protected]