Performing Arts Center Manager of Business Operations

$65,000 - $65,000/Yr

University of Georgia - Athens, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Athens, GA

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Performing Arts Center Manager of Business Operations plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of the Performing Arts Center at the University of Georgia. This position serves as a liaison between the director and other university officials, focusing on fiscal affairs and business operating procedures. The manager is responsible for managing professional, fiscal, and administrative work, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling various activities within the unit. The role requires strong financial management skills, human resource management capabilities, and compliance knowledge to ensure the effective operation of the department.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily business operations of the department.
• Serve as departmental approver in the UGA Financial Management system.
• Process budget and direct retros as needed.
• Process, approve, and reconcile payroll for all pay groups.
• Coordinate the approval process for annual and end-of-project salary certifications.
• Assist with grant budgets as it pertains to payroll and benefits costs.
• Maintain accurate records on unit allocations and grants.
• Compile budget information and maintain spreadsheets.
• Provide oversight for all other non-personal services funds housed within the department.
• Create and submit the monthly sales tax report.
• Create and submit other monthly and quarterly reports as required.
• Attend University meetings and trainings as required.
• Serve as departmental HR and payroll representative.
• Recruit, train, and supervise/evaluate staff and student workers.
• Utilize UGAJobs to create and/or revise positions, post vacant positions, reclassify existing positions.
• Coordinate all new hire and termination paperwork and training for department.
• Create secure, confidential personnel files, complete EEO forms, Workers' Comp forms, FMLA forms, Shared Leave forms, separation notices and exit interview forms.
• Attend University meetings and trainings as required.
• Ensure compliance with UGA financial processes and standards.
• Communicate approved policies and procedures to staff; advise as necessary.
• Advise the director regarding financial and personnel matters.
• Serve as a resource to the staff in all HR and financial matters.
• Serve as the financial and HR liaison between campus units and the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or higher in related field.
• 3+ years experience in business operations.
• Demonstrable skill at Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting rules, regulations and procedures as well as business, budget and financial processes and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of UGA HR and Payroll rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational, analytical and management skills with the ability to follow-through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures and to propose solutions to problems.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (TRS or ORP)
• Benefits Eligible
• Full Time Employment