Business Manager

Logo:Posting Number:STA00845PO25Job Family:Business OperationsJob Function:Business OperationsUSC Market Title:Business ManagerLink to USC Market Title:Level:P2 - ProfessionalBusiness Title (Internal Title):Business ManagerCampus:ColumbiaWork County:RichlandCollege/Division:Division of Academic Affairs and ProvostDepartment:PROV Civil Rights CenterState Pay Band:6Approved Starting Salary:$54,165Advertised Salary Range:$54,165- Salary commensurate with qualificationsLocation of Vacancy:Columbia, SCPart/Full Time:Full TimeHours per Week:37.5Work Schedule:Monday through Friday, 8:30am until 5:00pm.Basis :12 monthsJob Search Category:AdministrativeAbout University of South Carolina:From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.Veterans' Preference Statement:The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.Advertised Job Summary:Support the Center for Civil Rights (CRC) History and Research’s business and fiscal operations. Manage all CRC departmental and foundation accounts, including providing budgetary and administrative support. Coordinate existing and future CRC grants, including multi-million dollar federal cooperative agreements. Monitor and track expenditures.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.Preferred Qualifications:5 or more years of experience in business management, public administration, human resources, or administrative services, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Experience with grant accounting and research administration, including budget development and management, procurement, travel, and human resources activities and systems. Knowledge and/or experience with USC financial systems such as PeopleSoft, Finance Intranet, and USCeRA preferred. Experience working with non-profits and government organizations is strongly preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat. Understanding of basic accounting and financial management principles. Organizational skills and time management skills needed to meet deadlines. Analytical skills needed to make accurate decisions and to identify areas in which spending can be reduced. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a diverse audience. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, staff, and sponsoring agency personnel.Job Duty:FINANCE/PURCHASING:Manage all CRC departmental accounts, including providing budgetary and administrative support.In coordination with the Deputy Director and Executive Director of the CRC, develop annual operating budget and monitor all funds to ensure resources are available to meet objectives.Create and maintain all accounting records, verification, and documentation of financial transactions.Process accounting-related actions to include, but not limited to: journal entries (JE), purchase orders (PO), and requests for payments (RFP) for all assigned accounts.Coordinate the department’s purchases and travel, providing assistance as needed and routinely audits transactions to ensure compliance with applicable USC, state, and federal regulations.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:40Job Duty:GRANTS:Manage pre- and post-administration of all existing and future CRC grants, including federal cooperative agreements with the National Park Service.Supports CRC grant budget preparation.Works with CRC employees to submit research grant proposals through USCERA, grants.gov, etc.Works with Deputy Director to provide written financial and status reports for members of CRC leadership and other university partners.Review and analyze payroll records to process Time and Effort Reports in HCM.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:30Job Duty:FOUNDATION ACCOUNTS:Monitor and track expenditures to ensure compliance with college and university policies and procedures.Perform monthly reconciliation of ED foundation accounts.Create reports for the CRC leadership team as needed.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:20Job Duty:MISC. DUTIES:Serve as liaison and work collaboratively with university offices including Office of the Provost, Sponsored Awards Management, Office of Development, University Facilities (Planning, Design and Construction), Human Resources and other university partners to ensure compliance with grant and project regulations and university policies.Contributes to the overall success of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research by performing all other duties as assigned.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:10Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:NoHazardous weather category:Non-EssentialNumber of Vacancies:1Desired Start Date:11/17/2025Job Open Date:10/17/2025Job Close Date:12/01/2025Open Until Filled:NoSpecial Instructions to Applicant:Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by December 1, 2025. Quicklink for Posting:Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Created: 2025-12-01