Director, GCITC Business Operations
Job ID: 280847
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center is the single largest investment in a cybersecurity facility in the nation to date. The $100 million facility will help to fill the current and growing shortage of cybersecurity talent in the state and nation. The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center represents a unique public/private partnership that includes Augusta University, Augusta Technical College, the University System of Georgia's research institutions, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and other state, federal, and private-sector partners working together to meet this workforce demand and to innovate, train, and strengthen defenses.
The state-of-the-art Center is located in the growing cybersecurity corridor in Augusta, Georgia, that is also home to the U.S. Army Cyber Command and Cyber School of Excellence at Fort Eisenhower. The Center is located on the downtown campus of Augusta University and houses the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences.
Job Summary
The Director of Business Operations is responsible for the overall budgeting, financial, maintenance, logistics, human resources, and program management functions at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center. Responsible for detailed financial planning and modeling to provide leadership with the information and guidance necessary to maintain an innovative, self-sustaining business model for the campus and the unique ecosystem of multiple government, academic, and private industry partners. Ensure the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center can accomplish its operational mission by performing daily budget execution; facilities operations, logistics, and maintenance; personnel management; and program management oversight.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
BUDGET RELATED DUTIES: Manage a multi-million budget consisting of state-appropriated dollars and earned revenue from multiple sources. Develop strategies to handle unexpected budget changes, needs, or shortfalls. Track spending and earnings beyond established requirements to analyze the profitability of each revenue generator at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center. Provide business support for all Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center units: Training, Cyber Range, Innovation, Outreach and Engagement, and IT. Work closely with Georgia Cyber Center Innovation and Training Directors on business plan implementation and budget/actuals analysis. Present financial portfolio and provide financial guidance to leadership to maintain business continuity, a positive financial position for the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, and potential growth opportunities.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: Responsible for the development and maintenance of a multi-year financial plan which provides leadership with the tools necessary to execute a successful mission. Prepare and update forecasted financial plans based on multiple scenarios to include actuals and assumptions associated with leases. Oversee tracking of performance metrics to support state requirements. Responding to data and report requests from leadership.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT: Assist with unique contracts for maintenance and operational aspects for two buildings consisting of 332,000 square feet and a 4-level parking deck. Assist with working with each arm of leasing to ensure business continuity; serve as a point of contact for project management, property management, and facilities contracts. Assist with the oversight of $5M in lease revenue from 20+ lease agreements. Assist with the facilitation of reports and data requests necessary for each contracted agency to fulfill obligations. Assist with continuous process review, data verification, and accounting of funds.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT: Maintain and monitor 20-year facilities refresh and technology plan for campus; responsible for allocation of funding for the refresh savings and spending plans to maintain. Serve as University Asset Manager for campus assets valued over $2M. Oversee and ensure compliance with operational procedures at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center. Ensure policies and procedures align with the University. Provide oversight and management to the multiple programs, projects, and initiatives that the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center staff execute to support the overall mission. Oversee and facilitate human resource activities for the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center; develop and maintain positions, manage agreements for externally funded positions, and ensure compliance with HR policies/procedures.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, or finance and eight years of financial management experience directly related to the roles and responsibilities of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, or finance and six years of financial management experience directly related to the roles and responsibilities of this position.

Preferred Experience
Knowledge about University policies and procedures and State of Georgia accounting and reporting requirements.
Demonstrated experience with multi-year financial forecasting and modeling.
Experience collaborating with leaders in a team as well as cross-functionally.
Enthusiasm for working in a developing organization where changes are frequent, structure is evolving, and flexibility and teamwork are necessary
Personal characteristics associated with successful professionals include a passionate work ethic, sound judgment, impeccable integrity, and demonstrated initiative.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and other software/databases.
SKILLS
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated track record of managing complex projects.
A solid accounting background.
Experience leading and overseeing multiple high-priority efforts, shifting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience collaborating with leaders in a team as well as cross-functional.
Experience managing a budget consisting of multiple sources of income.
ABILITIES
Ability to lead others and encourage success.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B16
Salary: Minimum $95,200/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=280847&PostingSeq=1
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