Business Operations Specialist
Job ID: 288039
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The mission of the Augusta University Police Department is to promote a safe atmosphere in which the university's teaching, discovery, clinical care and service mission can be successful. This is accomplished through traditional and progressive law enforcement practices and strong community partnership.
Job Summary
This is a non-supervisory, combination operations/budget/accounting-type position with responsibility for a specialized business services related to the primary operations of a designated department.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provides daily administration and managerial planning for the Public Safety and Police administrative support staff. Plans, organizes and supervises the work of administrative, secretarial, and clerical personnel; establishes work methods, priorities, and procedures. Assigns duties of office staff as related to personnel management and budgetary preparations. Also provides training to office staff as necessary.
Composes, edits and supports management in preparation of new positions and updating established position descriptions.
Serves as a liaison between Public Safety and Police employees and others to act as their representative in resolving management conflicts and/or personnel issues.
Compiles special projects for the A VP/Chief of Police. Supports & maintains compliance with AU's Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
Assists the A VP/Chief of Police in making a variety of decisions for the Division covering a broad spectrum of management and administrative areas.
Directs complete employment procedure for the Division. Administers the management/human resources function for the division to include: projecting staffing needs, assisting all management on all aspects of personnel management, interpreting personnel policy and procedures for the Division to maintain uniformity, oversees initiation of all personnel personnel actions, communicates and answers personnel related questions for division's staff, and completes a variety of reports on Division's personnel matters and human resources budget.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a related discipline & 1 year administrative and/or management experience OR Associates degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accredited organization and 3 years administrative and fiscal management experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, multi-tasking, organizational and verbal/written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and other computer software/database.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite often interruptions, maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records and make independent decisions
Knowledge
Knowledge and direct experience in financial and budgetary practices, fiscal data administration as well as compliance and records management.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band: 10
Salary: Minimum $52,500.00/Annually - $65,600/Annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 7/23/25 - Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=288039&PostingSeq=1
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