University of South Carolina
Director of Budget & Finance
🇺🇸
Allendale, SC
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Full-Time
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$95K - $148K
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Finance
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March 16th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Director of Budget & Finance at USC Salkehatchie. The role involves strategic planning and financial leadership, managing and monitoring the campus budget, overseeing business office and campus shop functions, and supervising staff across multiple departments while ensuring compliance with university policies.
Highlights
- Develops, prepares, and manages campus budgets, ensuring compliance with policies and adjusting as needed.
- Supervises daily Business Office operations including travel, procurement, cash receipts, accounts payable, and student accounts.
- Manages campus shop operations, including inventory audits and financial statement preparation.
- Coordinates financial reporting and compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.
- Works with academic and administrative staff to prepare various institutional and regulatory financial reports.
- Oversees accounting and management of internal and external grant funds and grant proposal submissions.
- Collaborates with Western Carolina Higher Education Commission on financial transactions and audits.
- Requires proficiency in personal computer and online financial applications.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of credentials.
- Preferred knowledge includes student registration, fee payments, financial aid policies, and Banner student systems.
Director of Budget & Finance Full Description
Director of Budget & Finance
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Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | STA00151PO26
Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function | Fiscal Analysis
USC Market Title | Director of Finance and Accounting
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132924
Job Level | M4 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) | Director of Budget & Finance
Campus | Salkehatchie
Work County | Allendale
College/Division | USC Salkehatchie College/Division Level
Department | USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College
State Pay Range | G13
USC Market Range | MRL - $95,423 $121,664 $147,906
Anticipated Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Typically Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and as needed by the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Fiscal Accounting
Posting Number | STA00151PO26
Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function | Fiscal Analysis
USC Market Title | Director of Finance and Accounting
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132924
Job Level | M4 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) | Director of Budget & Finance
Campus | Salkehatchie
Work County | Allendale
College/Division | USC Salkehatchie College/Division Level
Department | USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College
State Pay Range | G13
USC Market Range | MRL - $95,423 $121,664 $147,906
Anticipated Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Typically Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and as needed by the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Fiscal Accounting
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The position of Director of Budget & Finance at USC Salkehatchie provides essential strategic planning and institutional financial leadership in partnership with the Campus Dean and other administrative officers. The position coordinates complex administrative, business management, and fiscal support activities; develops and monitors compliance with annual budgets, procurement processes, auditory regulations, and campus funding plans; serves as primary oversight and manager of the operating budget. Position oversees business office and campus shop functions. Supervises employees in the Business Office, Campus Shops and IT Department; formulates and administers University Policies and Procedures; provides training in administrative/management practices and procedures.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 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 | Knowledge of student registration and fee payment processes, federal financial aid disbursement policies and procedures, and Banner student systems.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Must be an effective communicator and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students. This position requires a thorough knowledge of Federal laws, State laws, and University policies relating to business, finance, student account, cash receipts, purchasing, and travel. The employee must be proficient in the use of personal computer applications and on-line financial applications. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal courteously and effectively with University administrators and WCHEC members. Must have excellent analytical skills. Must work collegially with others in a spirit of cooperation
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 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 | Knowledge of student registration and fee payment processes, federal financial aid disbursement policies and procedures, and Banner student systems.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Must be an effective communicator and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students. This position requires a thorough knowledge of Federal laws, State laws, and University policies relating to business, finance, student account, cash receipts, purchasing, and travel. The employee must be proficient in the use of personal computer applications and on-line financial applications. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal courteously and effectively with University administrators and WCHEC members. Must have excellent analytical skills. Must work collegially with others in a spirit of cooperation
Job Duties
Job Duty | Plans, develops and prepares the campus budget to incorporate needs of all campus departments and in conjunction with the USC Budget Office. Monitors expenditures and revenues to ensure that campus units are meeting budget predictions. Makes budget adjustments and prepares budget transfers as needed. Represents campus at USC System meetings for business, financial, purchasing, bursar, and other meetings with community partners as required. Keeps abreast of new policies and procedures pertaining to the budget process or other business practices. Provides budget updates and financial reports to the Campus Dean and department heads as requested. Supervises Business Office personnel; prepare annual EPMS; monitor employee progress towards goals; communicate and provide feedback to assist employees with performance improvement, professional development, and skill/competency development.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Supervises daily operations of the Business Office in processing travel documents, procurements, cash receipts, accounts payable, and student account receivables ensuring compliance with USC Policies and Procedures. Oversees and approves requests for campus cards and approves statement submissions monthly. Oversees disbursements for USC Salkehatchie accounts with the USC Educational Foundation. Provides Campus Dean with information/reports regarding Educational Foundation expenditures. Works with Financial Aid Director regarding scholarship awards and other financial aid related business.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | The position of Director of Business Operations of the USC Salkehatchie campus provides essential strategic planning and financial leadership in partnership with the Campus Dean and other campus officials to ensure the long-term financial well-being of the institution. Other campus projects and duties as assigned by the Campus Dean.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Works with the Academic Dean to provide budget and financial data for the annual Blueprint and Accountability Reports. Works with the Academic Librarian to prepare and submit the annual IPEDS Library survey. Oversees submission of the annual CPIP report, campus inventory report, and Energy Consumption Report in coordination with the Operations and Business Office staff. Works with the Athletic Director to prepare and submit the annual Department of Education Equity in Athletics Report.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Oversees Campus Shops’ and vending operations. Assists Campus Shop Managers in the annual year end inventory audit and preparation of financial statements. Supervises Campus Shop Managers.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Works directly with Chairman and Treasurer on Western Carolina Higher Education Commission (WCHEC) financial transactions. Oversees the preparation of reports and presents at WCHEC meetings. Maintains WCHEC financial records. Works with audit firm on annual audit of WCHEC financial statements.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Oversees management and accounting of both internal and external grant funds. Ensures that grant proposals meet the criteria specified by the grantor or agency. Assists grant submitters with grant proposal entry into the USCERA program.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Supervises daily operations of the Business Office in processing travel documents, procurements, cash receipts, accounts payable, and student account receivables ensuring compliance with USC Policies and Procedures. Oversees and approves requests for campus cards and approves statement submissions monthly. Oversees disbursements for USC Salkehatchie accounts with the USC Educational Foundation. Provides Campus Dean with information/reports regarding Educational Foundation expenditures. Works with Financial Aid Director regarding scholarship awards and other financial aid related business.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | The position of Director of Business Operations of the USC Salkehatchie campus provides essential strategic planning and financial leadership in partnership with the Campus Dean and other campus officials to ensure the long-term financial well-being of the institution. Other campus projects and duties as assigned by the Campus Dean.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Works with the Academic Dean to provide budget and financial data for the annual Blueprint and Accountability Reports. Works with the Academic Librarian to prepare and submit the annual IPEDS Library survey. Oversees submission of the annual CPIP report, campus inventory report, and Energy Consumption Report in coordination with the Operations and Business Office staff. Works with the Athletic Director to prepare and submit the annual Department of Education Equity in Athletics Report.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Oversees Campus Shops’ and vending operations. Assists Campus Shop Managers in the annual year end inventory audit and preparation of financial statements. Supervises Campus Shop Managers.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Works directly with Chairman and Treasurer on Western Carolina Higher Education Commission (WCHEC) financial transactions. Oversees the preparation of reports and presents at WCHEC meetings. Maintains WCHEC financial records. Works with audit firm on annual audit of WCHEC financial statements.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Oversees management and accounting of both internal and external grant funds. Ensures that grant proposals meet the criteria specified by the grantor or agency. Assists grant submitters with grant proposal entry into the USCERA program.
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.
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 | Essential
Hazardous weather category | Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 04/16/2026
Job Open Date | 03/12/2026
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | Please include phone number and email address for references
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203510
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date | 04/16/2026
Job Open Date | 03/12/2026
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | Please include phone number and email address for references
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203510
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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