Director of Business Operations

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Atlanta, Georgia

Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success

Under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success, the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS) enriches undergraduate education and empowers students to succeed as leaders in progress and service. We engage in collaborative development and delivery of transformative learning experiences, and we continuously pursue initiatives to foster success for all students. We do this through the efforts of our faculty, staff, and students. To learn more, visit the Office of Undergraduate Education & Student Success website.

Note on Working Time

This position must be available to work standard GT business hours M-F, 8-5 (or 7-4 or 9-6), as well as some evenings as weekends based on student programs and with advanced notice. We are looking for hardworking professionals who are dedicated to undergraduate education and make students the top priority to join our organization of talented, energetic, and creative team members.

Plan, organize and manage the financial functions of a college or other business unit. May oversee human resources and facilities operations. Responsible for setting employee and/or group goals, deciding on organizational structure to meet the goals, assessing employee and/or group performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Institute financial management, unit management, vendors, contractors and auditors. This position typically will advise and counsel unit management. This position will supervise: unit financial/administrative supervisors and staff.

Job Duty 1 -
Advise unit management of financial implications associate with strategic and operational decisions.

Job Duty 2 -
Plan, organize and manage day-to-day accounting and finance related activities for the unit including monitoring of financial supervisory and staff performance; may manage collections activities and cash disbursements.

Job Duty 3 -
Oversee the compilation and production of financial analyses, reports and schedules.

Job Duty 4 -
Administer unit budgets including monitor and reporting.

Job Duty 5 -
Interpret and ensure adherence with Institute financial policies.

Job Duty 6 -
May supervise and review the design and maintenance of cost-recovery systems for sponsored research.

Job Duty 7 -
Coordinate unit interaction with external auditors.

Job Duty 8 -
Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable financial related regulations.

Job Duty 9 -
May direct unit's administrative functions to include facilities support and human resources support.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
Some travel is required.

Required Experience
Six to eight years of job related experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's of Business Administration (MBA)

EDUCATION, SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred Education: MBA or master's degree in a relevant field (Human Resources or HR Management, IO Psychology, Higher Ed Administration, etc.)
• Preferred Experience: Six to eight years of related job experience, with at least 3 years of professional experience at an Assistant Director or higher-level position focused on HR/Finance/Administrative Support
• Familiarity with emerging AI-enabled tools and their application in HR operations, including process efficiency, documentation, and decision support.
• Strong experience in people and team management
• Certifications or licenses, and system knowledge preferred:
  • OneUSG Connect and other HR systems
  • Workday Financial and/or other financial systems
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Advanced skills in MS Outlook or similar calendar/scheduling system
  • SHRM

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

This job requires working knowledge of a broad range of office management functions and processes, including those related to accounting records, human resources, facilities management, records management, and related areas. Use of office-related computer applications and systems is required.

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, processes, including students, classified staff, and faculty (generally, non-tenure track).

• Experience supervising and supporting the professional development of staff who work in operational and administrative roles.

Job Grade: A12

Salary Range: $100,000 to $120,000, annual. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

When submitting the application, please include the following:

1. Resume

2. Cover letter

3. Contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without prior notification)

Skills testing, including advanced Microsoft Word and Excel, may be required for finalists.

SKILLS
This job requires advanced expertise in the application of accounting principles and practices including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); especially as they apply in a research university environment. This includes proficiency in use and management of financial related software systems as well as leadership, organization and communications skills.

Applications will be accepted immediately and through the application deadline of July 28, 2026. Anticipated start date is September 15, 2026.

For additional information about this job opening, please contact Jo Beth Cup at jcup3@gatech.edu

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is a supervisory position.
This position does have financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.

This position reports to the Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Operations and leads business/finance, HR administration, facilities, and other administrative operations across OUESS and its reporting units. The role is central to implementing and sustaining a centralized administrative model, including supervision and coordination of administrative staff across the division to ensure consistency, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Primary responsibilities include HR processes and transactions (with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness); administrative policies and procedures; budget coordination and financial operations; facilities coordination across OUESS spaces; student employment; travel and professional development administration; procurement; and day-to-day operational support. The position serves as the primary OUESS liaison to the Office of the Provost HR team and the Office of Faculty Affairs on transactional HR and faculty affairs matters. This position also works closely with the Office of the Provost Finance team on budget management and other financial matters.

The role chairs or serves on OUESS administrative committees and provides direct and indirect supervision of administrative staff within a centralized reporting structure. The position represents the Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Operations in meetings and on committees as needed.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy and process development. They bring excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex, high-volume work in a dynamic environment. Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills are essential, along with the ability to lead staff and foster a cohesive, accountable team.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening