Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
The normal hours are 8am - 5pm with an hour for lunch Monday - Friday.
Advertised Salary Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 11/26/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
You must be prepared to pass a background check prior to beginning employment.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Budget Analyst II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This incumbent is part of a team of business managers and accountants supporting the activities and responsibilities of the Office of Global Engagement. Offices within OGE include the office of Global Education, the Africa/Latin America Study Abroad Programming Initiatives office, the office of Immigration Services, UGA's International Centers (Cortona, Italy and Oxford, UK), and the office of International Initiatives. This financial analyst position will have multifaceted accounting and data management responsibilities supporting fiscal activities of OGE.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Professional accounting experience.
• Possess excellent communication and analytical skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Prior experience working with Study Abroad budget management.
• Possess a high degree of attention to detail and be highly proficient in effective communication.
• Stay current with UGA fiscal policies and procedures concerning travel, purchasing, and study away.

Physical Demands
Sitting at a computer for long periods of time, standing, talking, listening and keyboarding.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes 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

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee business analysis and tracking of study abroad and exchange activity including but not limited to assisting with study abroad program budget review, study abroad program close-out procedures, analyzing program data and making recommendations, overseeing withdrawal process, tracking communications with stakeholders and taking appropriate actions, reviewing and analyzing study abroad program revenue and fee activities for exchange and other related programming, maintain program data and historical information.
• Provide reports and analysis to leadership.
• Collect and analyze large volumes of financial and tracking data.
• Communicate with campus stakeholders regarding study away activities.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage fiscal processes associated with OGE operations and study abroad programs, as assigned.
• Provide accounting and purchasing support to unit.
• Manage workflow to staff accountants, approve transactions, reconcile funds, etc.
• Oversee purchasing, procurement, and intra-university payments.
• Maintain electronic files.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage travel process supporting faculty and staff traveling domestically and internationally.
• Maintain travel budgets, review and approve travel requests, approve travel authorizations, provide training to faculty and staff, as needed.
• Review and approve expense reports.
• Monitor, reconcile, and report on budget and expenditures monthly.
• Maintain electronic files.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare and initiate budget transactions and general ledger journals.
• Assist Director with budget review and management.
• Manage central email account and provide communications to stakeholders.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, provide training and assistance to OGE accountants.
• Review and analyze organizational procedures and issues related to study abroad program management.
• Make recommendation for process improvement and advise on emerging concerns and issues.
• Complete professional development trainings, as assigned.
• Supervise student employees, when and as assigned.
• Complete other related tasks, as assigned.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Elaine Brady Recruitment Contact Email elainebrady@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-1685

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents