<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number STA00097PO26 Job Family Business Operations Job Function Business Operations USC Market Title Business Operations Specialist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132288 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Business Manager Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Political Science State Pay Range G10 USC Market Range MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669 Anticipated Hiring Range $57,779 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule</p> <ul> <li>Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch. </li><li>Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department. </li></ul> <p>Basis 12 months Job Search Category Fiscal Accounting</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits for FTE Positions</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>Responsible for providing administrative, office management, budgetary, and programmatic support for an assigned program or department. Performs professional administrative and managerial functions to support the timely, efficient, and successful operation assigned areas. Other key components of this position may include, but are not limited to, serving as a liaison to university departments, coordinating travel, administering grants, purchasing, working with applicable internal and external vendors, and monitoring compliance.</p> <p>Common Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Understanding of basic accounting and financial management principles. Organizational skills and time management skills needed to meet deadlines. Analytical skills needed to identify areas in which spending can be reduced. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <p>Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.</p> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Familiarity with University systems, policies, and programs preferred</p> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <p>Understanding of basic accounting and financial management principles. Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines. Analytical skills needed to identify appropriate use of funds. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations. Knowledge of basic computer software, including Microsoft Office products as well as Adobe and other web-based applications.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>In consultation with the department chair and college business operations team, prepare and process business/financial transactions from USC Funds (Restricted and Unrestricted) and Educational Foundation Funds for the Department of Political Science. This includes, but is not limited to, processing payment requests; travel and non-travel reimbursement requests; travel authorizations and expense reports; commitment reimbursements and tracking; payroll monitoring and account changes; coordinating with the Dean's Office grants team, USC Foundations & Sponsored Awards Management Office to manage grant budgets and grant-related purchasing; and journal entries and expense module corrections. The business manager will provide regular financial reports to the department chair.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>The business manager will act as the chief procurement contact. This will include submitting purchase requisitions and following up with suppliers as necessary once purchase orders have been issued. The incumbent will also act as the supplier liaison in conjunction with the Assistant to the Chair. The business manager will, as necessary, prepare check requests, etc., for the Education Foundation as well as departmental monies held by Administration & Finance. The business manager will provide monthly reports to the department chair.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>The business manager will serve as the unit-level liaison to the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. The incumbent will be responsible for learning both University-level and College-level financial and budget policies and procedures</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>Checks payroll expenditures on monthly basis and corrects discrepancies. Performs annual year end budget review and other budget reconciliations as needed.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>P-card liaison. Prepares and/or approves monthly reconciliations for all department p-cards, travel cards, and program cards.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty</p> <p>Will contribute to the success of the Department of Political Science and the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Manages an annual departmental budget for all funds (college-controlled and department-controlled). Supports the chair in planning and updating allocation of annual operating budgets. Provides the chair and faculty with monthly budget report on expenditures and deposits from all accounts and commitments. Monitors all expenditures to ensure that they are approved by the department chair and appropriately billed to the correct funding chart-string. Provides funding information to chair and other staff to ensure proper billing on purchasing and expenditures. Receives revenue reports and updates the chair regularly on department revenue.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.</p> <p>Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 04/01/2026 Job Open Date 02/25/2026 Job Close Date 03/11/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are only accepting applications submitted by March 11, 2026</p> <p>The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Health and Life Insurance </li><li>Retirement Programs </li><li>Paid Tuition </li><li>Dependent Scholarships </li><li>Annual Leave </li><li>Sick Leave </li><li>13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Professional Development Opportunities </li></ul> <p>Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202750 EEO Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience? </li></ul> </li><li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Other Supporting Documents </li></ul>