Director of Business Operations - 60028668
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Darlington, SC 29532
Description:
Salary: $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Darlington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 174746
Agency: Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AN09
Position Number:: 60028668
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $85,000.00
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) seeks an experienced and dedicated professional as a full-time Director of Business Operations.
Under the limited supervision of the Vice President for Finance and Operations, the Director of Business Operations serves as the leader of the Business Operations team and provides managerial oversight of the institution's budgeting and procurement processes through the implementation of institutional policies and procedures. This position is focused on streamlining the institution's business operations, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining compliance with institutional policies and procedures and state laws and regulations. The Director of Business Operations also prepares monthly budget statements for the institution's departments and programs, coordinates the financial aid program, and performs all accounting duties.
Key responsibilities of the Director of Business Operations
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business and professional experience in related areas, such as accounting, auditing, or finance.
Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Requirements:
Additional Comments
The SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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I understand that a resume or curriculum vitae, and a cover letter are required by the agency to be considered for this position. By selecting "yes" I am confirming that I have attached all of the required documents to this application.
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Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, or finance?
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Are you willing to work some evenings and weekends when required?
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How did you hear about this position?
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If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
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Location : Darlington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 174746
Agency: Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AN09
Position Number:: 60028668
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $85,000.00
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) seeks an experienced and dedicated professional as a full-time Director of Business Operations.
Under the limited supervision of the Vice President for Finance and Operations, the Director of Business Operations serves as the leader of the Business Operations team and provides managerial oversight of the institution's budgeting and procurement processes through the implementation of institutional policies and procedures. This position is focused on streamlining the institution's business operations, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining compliance with institutional policies and procedures and state laws and regulations. The Director of Business Operations also prepares monthly budget statements for the institution's departments and programs, coordinates the financial aid program, and performs all accounting duties.
Key responsibilities of the Director of Business Operations
- Department Budget Reporting and Fund Management: Responsible for preparing timely and accurate monthly budget reports for managerial review by the Vice President of Finance and Operations and departmental budget managers. Provides excellent customer service to internal stakeholders by providing accurate and timely information to internal stakeholders and answering budget related questions. Schedules quarterly budget meetings with all internal stakeholders to review financial reports. Assists the Vice President of Finance and Operations with preparing financial documents and state-mandated reports as assigned. Performs all journal entries and other accounting functions as assigned.
- Composite Reservoir and Other Revenue Accounting: Performs the bookkeeping functions of the institution's Composite Reservoir account and the state deposit account, including providing oversight of funds collected for deposits (such as those related to Outreach, interim, meal fees, and other fines or fees). Completes the annual Bank Account Transparency and Accountability Report for approval by the Vice President of Finance and Operations. Provides regular reports to the Vice President of Finance and Operations regarding all revenue collection. Ensures the Composite Reservoir funds are managed appropriately and ensures the timely and appropriate transfer of funds. Answers questions from internal and external stakeholders regarding fee collection. Ensures timely and accurate fund transfer from the institution's Foundation.
- Procurement and Accounts Payable Management: Emphasizes cross-functionality by managing the institutions Business Manager and filling in for that position as necessary. Enters payment requests, tracks the status of active payment requests, and monitors purchase orders as needed. Proactively manages the institution's contracts and ensures compliance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code. Develops procurement plans to meet organizational needs and maximize cost savings. Prepares solicitations and leads internal procurement review committees. Monitors vendor performance to ensure contractual compliance.
- Financial Aid Coordination: Coordinates the institution's financial aid policies and procedures. Work closely with other departments to streamline the institution's financial aid application process to ensure limited barriers for students and their families. Holds regular meetings with internal departments to assess student financial needs and identify ways to continually update and streamline the institutions financial aid process. Transition the institutions financial aid application to one unified and virtual application. Clearly communicates with internal departments regarding student financial needs and works to identify solutions to reduce the financial burden of qualified students. Works with the institution's Foundation team to identify solutions for students with demonstrated financial need.
- Other Duties: Participates at a high-level on institutional committees and performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Finance and Operations.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business and professional experience in related areas, such as accounting, auditing, or finance.
Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Requirements:
- May require some evening and weekend work.
- Frequent use of computers and standards office software.
Additional Comments
The SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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I understand that a resume or curriculum vitae, and a cover letter are required by the agency to be considered for this position. By selecting "yes" I am confirming that I have attached all of the required documents to this application.
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Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, or finance?
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Are you willing to work some evenings and weekends when required?
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How did you hear about this position?
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- Indeed.com
- Chronicle Ads
- Higher Education Jobs
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