University of South Carolina
Finance BA Manager
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $116K
💻 Finance
🗓️ October 31st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Finance BA Manager. This role leads the implementation, evolution, and support of the PeopleSoft Finance system, acting as the primary liaison for Finance stakeholders. The manager oversees business analysts and contractors, ensuring system improvements and support align with institutional priorities and drive operational efficiency.
Highlights
- Lead implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of the PeopleSoft Finance system.
- Serve as the primary customer service point of contact for Finance stakeholders and IT teams.
- Develop and refine system support methodologies to meet evolving business requirements.
- Direct and mentor Business Analysts and contractors across multiple initiatives.
- Establish standards for planning, tracking, change control, risk management, and customer communication.
- Collaborate with senior University leadership to align financial systems with institutional goals.
- Ensure compliance with IT governance, data privacy, and information security policies.
- Required: Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years of related experience; preferred 10+ years with university systems including PeopleSoft Finance.
- Strong leadership, communication, project management, consensus-building, and change management skills.
- Approved starting salary $116,104 with a full-time, 37.5-hour workweek schedule.
Finance BA Manager Full Description
Finance BA Manager
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 December 11, 2025.
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Posting Number | STA00867PO25
Job Family | Information Technology
Job Function | IT Business Systems Analysis
USC Market Title | IT Business Systems Analysis Director
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/183932
Job Level | M4 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) | Finance BA Manager
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Information Technology
Department | IT Enterprise Applications
State Pay Band | 10
Approved Starting Salary | $116,104
Advertised Salary Range | $116,104 - Salary is commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC (on-site)
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, with 1 hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the Division of IT.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Information Technology
Posting Number | STA00867PO25
Job Family | Information Technology
Job Function | IT Business Systems Analysis
USC Market Title | IT Business Systems Analysis Director
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/183932
Job Level | M4 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) | Finance BA Manager
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Information Technology
Department | IT Enterprise Applications
State Pay Band | 10
Approved Starting Salary | $116,104
Advertised Salary Range | $116,104 - Salary is commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC (on-site)
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, with 1 hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the Division of IT.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Information Technology
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 | We’re seeking a dynamic PeopleSoft Finance Business Analyst Manager to lead the implementation, evolution, and support of our PeopleSoft Finance system.In this leadership role, you’ll serve as the primary point of contact for Finance stakeholders, ensuring that system improvements, change management, and support activities align with the institution’s strategic priorities. You’ll lead technical and business analyst teams to deliver solutions that drive efficiency, transparency, and service excellence.
What You’ll Do
Oversee the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of the PeopleSoft Finance system. Serve as the main liaison for Finance stakeholders and IT teams. Develop and refine support methodologies to meet evolving business needs. Lead, mentor, and manage Business Analysts and contractors across multiple initiatives. Establish and maintain standards for planning, tracking, change control, risk management, and communication. Collaborate with senior University leadership to align financial systems with institutional goals. Ensure compliance with IT governance, data privacy, and information security policies.
What You Bring
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Preferred: 10+ years of experience with university systems, including PeopleSoft Finance. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. Proven ability to build consensus and manage change in complex organizations. Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
Key Skills
PeopleSoft Finance implementation & support Business process improvement Strategic & financial systems leadership Project and change management Stakeholder engagement & communication Risk management & quality control
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise Business Analysts supporting PeopleSoft Finance. Oversee contractor personnel across multiple projects and activities. Assign and evaluate work to ensure alignment with University goals.
Why Join Us
Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your expertise in PeopleSoft Finance will help shape financial systems that support innovation, efficiency, and growth. You’ll work with senior leadership and talented professionals to deliver lasting impact across the University system.If you’re a strategic thinker, strong communicator, and passionate leader ready to drive transformation in financial systems—we want to hear from you.
If you’re a strategic leader ready to make a difference — apply today and help us build the next generation of financial solutions.
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 | 10+ years experience with University systems including PeopleSoft Finance.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Must be a consensus-builder with a high degree of political and organizational awareness. Must possess skills in planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others and communicating effectively. Must be able to present areas of expertise in group environments on an as needed basis. Must be able to work with senior University leadership to understand the mission, goals and objectives of the University.
What You’ll Do
Oversee the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of the PeopleSoft Finance system. Serve as the main liaison for Finance stakeholders and IT teams. Develop and refine support methodologies to meet evolving business needs. Lead, mentor, and manage Business Analysts and contractors across multiple initiatives. Establish and maintain standards for planning, tracking, change control, risk management, and communication. Collaborate with senior University leadership to align financial systems with institutional goals. Ensure compliance with IT governance, data privacy, and information security policies.
What You Bring
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Preferred: 10+ years of experience with university systems, including PeopleSoft Finance. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. Proven ability to build consensus and manage change in complex organizations. Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
Key Skills
PeopleSoft Finance implementation & support Business process improvement Strategic & financial systems leadership Project and change management Stakeholder engagement & communication Risk management & quality control
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise Business Analysts supporting PeopleSoft Finance. Oversee contractor personnel across multiple projects and activities. Assign and evaluate work to ensure alignment with University goals.
Why Join Us
Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your expertise in PeopleSoft Finance will help shape financial systems that support innovation, efficiency, and growth. You’ll work with senior leadership and talented professionals to deliver lasting impact across the University system.If you’re a strategic thinker, strong communicator, and passionate leader ready to drive transformation in financial systems—we want to hear from you.
If you’re a strategic leader ready to make a difference — apply today and help us build the next generation of financial solutions.
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 | 10+ years experience with University systems including PeopleSoft Finance.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Must be a consensus-builder with a high degree of political and organizational awareness. Must possess skills in planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others and communicating effectively. Must be able to present areas of expertise in group environments on an as needed basis. Must be able to work with senior University leadership to understand the mission, goals and objectives of the University.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Manage Program Projects
Direct and coordinate the PeopleSoft program management activities relating to Finance projects. These activities include oversight of project forecasting and status reporting; interfacing with customers regarding project issues and status; monitoring task completion and milestones relative to plans; adjusting resource assignments; negotiating with other Program and/or Project Managers for resources; making recommendations to change plans to reduce risk or get projects back on track; drafting status reports to project executives, stakeholders and customers; and managing the change control process. Matrix manage USC Staff assigned to PeopleSoft Finance projects.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Manage Program Scope and Schedule
Reviews progress and status of program and identifies specific activities to be performed to ensure deliverables, milestones, and required tasks are completed according to agreed upon deadlines; provides status reports to supervisor, executive management and other stakeholders
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Manage Program Strategies, Processes and Procedures
Assist Division of IT supervisor, Executive Leadership, and key stakeholders in strategic planning and the management decision-making process. Works with DoIT and other University stakeholders to develop program standards for documentation, requirements gathering, specifications, issues management, risk management, release management, change management, and incident management.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Manage Program Resources
Directs and develops Business Analysts to ensure deliverables are completed on time and at the expected level of quality. Activities include interfacing with stakeholders to negotiate scope and resources, driving documentation of changes, managing issues and change management processes, identifying and assigning resources to tasks, coordinating communication across USC organizations, and conducting continual process improvement for all the above.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Manage Program Operations
Direct and coordinate the PeopleSoft program management activities relating to operational support. These activities include oversight of incident and service request tasks and status reporting; interfacing with customers regarding operational issues and status; testing and validation; adjusting resource assignments; negotiating with other Program Managers for resources; making recommendations to eliminate incidents via problem resolution; and drafting status reports to supervisors, stakeholders and customers.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Direct and coordinate the PeopleSoft program management activities relating to Finance projects. These activities include oversight of project forecasting and status reporting; interfacing with customers regarding project issues and status; monitoring task completion and milestones relative to plans; adjusting resource assignments; negotiating with other Program and/or Project Managers for resources; making recommendations to change plans to reduce risk or get projects back on track; drafting status reports to project executives, stakeholders and customers; and managing the change control process. Matrix manage USC Staff assigned to PeopleSoft Finance projects.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Manage Program Scope and Schedule
Reviews progress and status of program and identifies specific activities to be performed to ensure deliverables, milestones, and required tasks are completed according to agreed upon deadlines; provides status reports to supervisor, executive management and other stakeholders
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Manage Program Strategies, Processes and Procedures
Assist Division of IT supervisor, Executive Leadership, and key stakeholders in strategic planning and the management decision-making process. Works with DoIT and other University stakeholders to develop program standards for documentation, requirements gathering, specifications, issues management, risk management, release management, change management, and incident management.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Manage Program Resources
Directs and develops Business Analysts to ensure deliverables are completed on time and at the expected level of quality. Activities include interfacing with stakeholders to negotiate scope and resources, driving documentation of changes, managing issues and change management processes, identifying and assigning resources to tasks, coordinating communication across USC organizations, and conducting continual process improvement for all the above.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Manage Program Operations
Direct and coordinate the PeopleSoft program management activities relating to operational support. These activities include oversight of incident and service request tasks and status reporting; interfacing with customers regarding operational issues and status; testing and validation; adjusting resource assignments; negotiating with other Program Managers for resources; making recommendations to eliminate incidents via problem resolution; and drafting status reports to supervisors, stakeholders and customers.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
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 | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 10/30/2025
Job Close Date | 12/11/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | 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 December 11, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196855
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 |
Job Open Date | 10/30/2025
Job Close Date | 12/11/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | 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 December 11, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196855
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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least 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?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you understand that this is an onsite job on the Columbia campus of the University of South Carolina?
- Yes
- No
- * How many total years of experience do you have working with PeopleSoft Enterprise Applications (please clarify years of experience by application if necessary – e.g. Finance, HCM, Campus Solutions)?
(Open Ended Question) - * How many total years of experience do you have working in Higher Education?
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
(Open Ended Question) - * What are your salary expectations?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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