Business Manager

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STA00472PO26


Job Family
Business Operations


Job Function
Business Operations


USC Market Title
Business Operations Specialist


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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

• Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis
12 months


Job Search Category
Fiscal Accounting

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About 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.

Benefits for FTE Positions


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 Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description


Advertised Job Summary


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.

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.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• 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.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with University systems, policies, and programs preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates understanding of basic accounting and financial management principles and applies analytical skills to identify the appropriate use of funds.
• Utilizes strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Communicates effectively and establishes and maintains productive working relationships with others.
• Conducts business lawfully and ethically by adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations, while using basic computer software, including Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and other web-based applications.

Job Duties


Job Duty


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.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
20


Job Duty


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.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty


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

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty


Checks payroll expenditures on monthly basis and corrects discrepancies. Performs annual year end budget review and other budget reconciliations as needed.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty


P-card liaison. Prepares and/or approves monthly reconciliations for all department p-cards, travel cards, and program cards.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
5


Job Duty


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.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty


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.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
20

Position Attributes


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.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No


Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date

Job Open Date
06/23/2026


Job Close Date
08/07/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special 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 August 7, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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