Business Manager II

Job Description - Business Manager II (26001036)

Job Description

Business Manager II - 26001036

Description

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Business Manager II

Division of Student Success

Atlanta Campus

Student Success is experiencing exciting growth, and we are thrilled that you are considering joining our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission of excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are committed to hiring exceptional individuals because it strengthens our team and enhances our ability to succeed.

Student Success is seeking a Business Manager II to join the already awesome team!

WHAT MAKES Student Success A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

Student Engagement is recruiting a detail oriented and fiscally proficient Business Manager to join our team. The Business Manager II will provide senior level accounting and budget management support.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Manager II provides comprehensive financial and business operations support to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and Student Activity Fee (SAF) funded programs. This position serves as a key financial resource for student leaders and faculty & staff advisors, by ensuring fiscal compliance with University, Board of Regents (BOR), and State financial policies and procedures. The role oversees financial transactions, budget monitoring, financial reporting, student leader training, fiscal compliance and administrative support at a high level related to activity fee funding operations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management & Business Operations

• Review, audit, reconcile, and process financial transactions for student organizations.
• Audit and approve student organization spending requests through the Panther Involvement Network (PIN).
• Maintain shadow budgets and monitor account balances to ensure accurate tracking of allocations and expenditures.
• Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve budget issues.
• Process journal entries, contracts, travel reimbursements, and other financial transactions.

Advising, Training & Compliance

• Provide guidance to student organizations, faculty advisors, and staff regarding Student Activity Fee (SAF), State and Board of Regents financial policies.
• Conduct orientation and training sessions for new and existing student organizations to ensure compliance with financial requirements.

Student Organization Funding Administration

• Manage the student organization appeal process, including reallocations, appeals, and special funding requests.
• Establish and maintain organization accounts within the Panther Involvement Network (PIN).
• Verify account balances and ensure accuracy between PIN records and financial reports.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and budget information for the Student Activity Fee Committee (SAFC).

Human Resources & Payroll Support

• Process employee personnel transactions related to student employees.
• Assist with hiring, termination, position management, supervisor updates, and time reporting changes.
• Monitor payroll expenses and process prior period adjustments as needed.
• Experience working in higher education, student affairs, or student organization administration.
• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and university financial processes.
• Experience with financial reporting, budget management, PantherMart, Spectrum, OneUSG, or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience providing training and advising diverse groups.
• Knowledge of business and financial management practices.
• Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

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Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor''s degree and four years of administrative experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Experience working in higher education, student affairs, or student organization administration.

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and university financial processes.
• Experience with financial reporting, budget management, PantherMart, Spectrum, OneUSG, or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience providing training and advising diverse groups.
• Knowledge of business and financial management practices.
• Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.

Department: Student Engagement Administration

Location

: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30-5:15

Salary : $60,600-$62,000

Pay Grade: 20

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

: 07/25/26, 5:05:01 AM

Closing Date

: 08/08/26, 9:29:00 AM

Special Instructions:

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)

Final candidates must provide three professional references.

Georgia State University ValuesCOMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better placeINTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value StatementThe 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students'' and employees'' safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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