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290822

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Atlanta, Georgia

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About Us

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.

Department Information

Georgia Tech Finance & Planning Development Program (finance.gatech.edu)

Georgia Tech's central finance unit, Finance & Planning (F&P), has launched a dynamic new program designed to equip individuals with the training and hands-on experience needed to begin a successful career in financial administration at Georgia Tech. Participants will receive comprehensive training on Georgia Tech's financial systems and processes, followed by rotational assignments within both the central F&P office and distributed campus units. These rotations will offer valuable, hands-on experience and prepare participants for future opportunities within Georgia Tech's financial administration. While specific responsibilities will vary by assignment, participants may engage in tasks such as :

• Preparing financial reports and documentation
• Analyzing and interpreting financial data
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial operations with Institutional goals

This position will report to the Director of Institute Finance and will work closely with the Institute Finance Support (IFS) team.

Job Summary

The Finance Professional is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis. This role involves preparing reports, analyzing financial data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial activities with the organization's goals. The Finance Professional provides insights that drive informed decision-making and improve financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 - Analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive reports to inform strategic decision-making, identifying trends and variances that impact financial performance.

Job Duty 2 - Collaborate with departmental leaders to develop budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resource allocation.

Job Duty 3 - Monitor financial performance and conduct variance analysis, providing actionable recommendations for improvement to enhance efficiency and profitability.

Job Duty 4 - Ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices, conducting regular reviews of policies and procedures to maintain adherence.

Job Duty 5 - Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures that promote transparency and accountability.

Job Duty 6 - Provide guidance and support on financial matters to employees at all levels, enhancing financial literacy across the organization.

Job Duty 7 - Lead or contribute to special financial projects and initiatives aimed at improving processes, systems, and reporting accuracy.

Job Duty 8 - Maintain accurate and secure financial records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.

Job Duty 9 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Associate's Degree in related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

No prior relevant work experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

2+ years of relevant experience

Proposed Salary

Annual Salary : $41,551 to $60,000

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

Application of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices; basic financial analysis and forecasting techniques; use of financial / accounting related software.

Preferred skills : Application of specialized skills within a university or government agency environment; ability to apply knowledge of regulations and reporting requirements specific to area of involvement.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia 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 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 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University 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 University 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.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. 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.

More information on these policies can be found here : https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered 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.

Other Information

This is a limited-term position and is subject to availability of funding thereafter. All employment and assignments are ultimately contingent upon available funding, business needs, and your performance of the assignment. Georgia Tech retains the right to terminate this assignment at any time for cause or, in its sole discretion, for convenience; in either case, Georgia Tech's obligation shall be limited to payment for hours and / or days worked prior to the termination date.

Background Check

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