Finance and Operations Manager

Posting Number

STA00618PO26

Job Family

Business Operations

Job Function

Business Operations

USC Market Title

Business Operations Specialist

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132292

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

About USC

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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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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Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211633

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