Assistant Director for Global Engagement Fiscal Affairs

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). 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 3,100 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 formed School of Medicine.

The Office of Global Engagement consist of multiple offices, including International Initiatives, Global Education, Immigration Services, two International Centers Abroad, the Intensive English Program, and Finance and Operations.

The Office of Global Engagement Business Office operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please note that extended hours may be required during certain periods of the year.

Before starting employment, you must successfully complete a background check. The hiring process will commence once your signed offer letter has been received. You'll receive an email from Accurate, Inc. requesting your consent to initiate the background screening.

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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.

The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in a relevant field and bring 8+ years experience in fiscal management of study abroad and exchange programming, as well as other internationally focused activities. Familiarity with platforms such as Sunapsis and Terra Dotta is highly preferred. Other experience in grant management, supervising employees, project management and demonstrated evidence of expertise in developing systems and process improvement is desired. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong background in accounting within the context of higher education, demonstrating an understanding of institutional financial systems and processes.

This position leads the Office of Global Engagement Business Office, managing all aspects of daily business operations and fiscal responsibilities. The position provides support to the offices of the Associate Provost for Global Engagement, the Office of International Initiatives, the Office of Global Education, the Office of Immigration Services, the Cortona and Oxford International Centers and the Intensive English Program. The position supervises business office staff and works collaboratively with other members of the business office leadership team including the current Assistant Director for Study Abroad Fiscal Affairs.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, reviewing and approving accounting records, creating or reviewing financial statements and reports, and managing budgets for the department; analyzing business operations and forecasting trends; identifying, selecting, and supervising fiscal affairs staff; developing, maintaining, and advising on financial policies and procedures, and overseeing day-to-day operations. The position works with internal units as well as communicate with campuswide stakeholders and reports to the Director of Finance and Operations for the Office of Global Engagement.

Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness; Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment with sensitivity to identify matters that require higher-level management consultation; Proficiency in Excel and other MicroSoft Suite applications.

Experience working with Study Abroad, international currencies, petty cash transactions, procurement, and accounts payable; Experience processing international travel expense reports; Experience working with Terra Dotta and Sunapsis platforms; Experience with Smartsheets. Strong knowledge in accounting practice and theory; Knowledge in sponsored project accounting; Ability to prepare financial statements and work independently to apply accounting practice and theory; Ability to develop processes independently and to perform in-depth analysis of financial data; Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively in person, telephone, and email to a wide constituency; Ability to work effectively on a team; Ability to manage and organize detailed data; Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a timely manner; Ability to organize workload, provide leadership and demonstrate problem solving skills; Ability to work independently and adapt to changing environments.

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.

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.