Finance and Operations Manager

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STA00618PO26


Job Family
Business Operations


Job Function
Business Operations


USC Market Title
Business Operations Specialist


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Job Level
P4 - Professional


Business Title (Internal Title)
Finance and Operations Manager


Campus
Columbia


Work County
Richland


College/Division
School of Law


Department
LAW School of Law


State Pay Range
G10


USC Market Range
MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336


Anticipated Hiring Range
70,000 - 85,000 commensurate with experience


Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time


Hours per Week
37.5


Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm with an hour for lunch each day.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis
12 months


Job Search Category
Other Professional

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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.

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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


The Finance and Operations Manager assists the Vice Dean for Finance & Business Operations in preparing the law school's budget and other financial reports. The Manager oversees and analyzes departmental and program financial activity, ensuring adherence to budget, financial responsibility, and alignment with the school's goals. The Manager analyzes new and existing projects and initiatives and assesses progress toward strategic goals and objectives by creating financial reports.

The Finance Manager will serve as the reviewer and approver of law school payments, ensuring adherence to University and Educational Foundation policies and procedures. They will also serve as the law school's subject-matter expert on procurement matters, providing advice and overseeing law school activities to ensure compliance with procurement law and university procedures.

The Finance Manager will work with the Facilities Building Manager and the Vice Dean in handling facilities issues not managed by the Facilities Department, including office changes, equipment and furniture requests, renovation needs, and facilities work orders.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 4 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

• Bachelor's degree.
• Proven and verified expertise in finance and accounting.
• Strong data, analytical, and financial skills and experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and disseminate financial data with attention to detail and perform tasks quickly and accurately.

• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

• Exceptional communication, data presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to present financial and business issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to handle confidential information with great discretion, tact, and judgment.

• A strong analytical, creative mind with a problem-solving approach. Results-oriented with a strong sense of vision and initiative and strong organizational skills.

• A passion for education and a commitment to align resources with the school's strategic goals.

• Ability to work well with various constituencies, including faculty, staff, and students.

• Proficient in PeopleSoft Finance, data warehouse tools, and Anaplan (or have the ability to learn applications quickly) and intermediate knowledge of accounting and finance. Ability to perform financial analysis, prepare financial statements, and analyze financial data.

Job Duties


Job Duty


The Finance and Operations Manager will serve as the law school's subject-matter expert on procurement matters, providing advice and overseeing law school activities to ensure compliance with procurement law and university procedures.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
30


Job Duty


PeopleSoft Finance Transaction Approver: Acts as Approver 1 and/or 2 in reviewing and approving all law school financial transactions in PeopleSoft Finance, ensuring alignment with departmental budgets and school priorities. Serves as Visa liaison for the law school. Responsible for maintaining law school internal policies and policing those policies.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty


Prepares quarterly departmental financial reports for law school managers and reviews spending to ensure adherence to budget and school goals.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty


The Finance and Operations Manager will work with the Facilities Building Manager and the Vice Dean in handling facilities issues not managed by the Facilities Department, including office changes, equipment and furniture requests, renovation needs, and facilities work orders.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty


Assists in the preparation of the law school's budget and other financial reporting responsibilities requested by the Budget Office and Provost's Office.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty


Assists the Vice Dean in preparing financial reports for the ABA, US News and World Report, and various university offices.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
5


Job Duty


Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the department and school.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
5

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
09/16/2026


Job Open Date
08/13/2026


Job Close Date
09/27/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicant


Finalists for this position may be asked to take a Microsoft Excel proficiency test administered by the law school.

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 September 27, 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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