Business Operations Coordinator

Position Information

Classification Title Business Operations Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

The primary function of this position is to perform a variety of business operations and management tasks for the Department of Horticulture. Incumbent uses outstanding communication skills, excellent time management, and works in a fast-paced environment to meet the business needs of the Faculty, Staff, and Students. Key functions include department building, laboratory, and equipment management, post award management, and p-card purchases.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Experience with managing research projects.

Physical Demands

• Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time.

• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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? Yes Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? Yes 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

Department Building & Equipment Management

• Oversees assignment of office space, mailboxes, and keys.

• Manages building access (Miller Plant Sciences).

• Serves as the main liaison to University auxiliary services (e.g. FMD, Automotive Center, Telecom, OIT, Property Control & Surplus, and external vendors for equipment repair and maintenance).

• Leads annual inventory of equipment for Athens campus.

• Manages A/V equipment in Department conference/teaching rooms. Responsible for monitoring these devices and coordinates repairs and maintenance as necessary.

• Maintains service agreements for department's equipment

• Monitors Department's state vehicles and parking passes.

• Serves as phone billing representative.

• Manages building access and keys

• Coordinates with Business Support Leader to update maintenance agreements for equipment

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Department Post-Award Support:

• Processes sub-award payments.

• Updates account codes for expense reports charged to projects.

• Coordinates with CAES Grants and Contracts for grant/ contract modification requests.

• Assists with project close outs.

• Coordinates with Business Support Leader to provides balances for faculty on projects.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Department Support

• Leads and coordinates onboarding for new employees (faculty, staff, students). Details include, but are not limited to orienting employees to business processes in the department.

• Processes travel authorizations and travel reimbursement for faculty, staff, and students.

• P-card approver and Scholarship Universe liaison.

• Coordinates with Awards Committee to collect, coordinate, and track award application information.

• Assists Department Head with special projects as assigned.

Percentage of time 30

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 Parris Baker Recruitment Contact Email parris.baker@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 2-9685

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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