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State of South Carolina
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Director of Resource Mgmt
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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May 18, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading financial planning, budgeting, and performance tracking for university services like campus cards, dining, and bookstores, while advising top leaders on smart resource use and risk management.
It requires overseeing budgets, analyzing data for decisions, and guiding a team to ensure everything runs smoothly even during disruptions.
A good fit would be an experienced finance professional from a large organization, such as a university or public sector, who excels at strategy, teamwork, and using data tools.
Key Requirements
- Mastery of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, and financial management principles
- Significant experience in financial management, budgeting, or resource planning in complex organizations
- Strong analytical skills for data interpretation, forecasting, and scenario modeling
- Excellent verbal and written communication, plus collaboration with senior leaders
- Proficiency in computer tools like Excel, Access, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Visio
- Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or related field preferred
- Experience in higher education or public sector, with team leadership abilities
Full Job Description
Advertised Salary Range:Part/Full Time:Full Time
About UofSC
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.
Inclusive Excellence StatementAdvertised Job Summary
Business Affairs seeks a strategic and collaborative finance leader to oversee resource planning, budgeting, and performance management across a complex portfolio of auxiliary units to include one-card program, food services and bookstore. This role provides enterprise-level financial leadership by aligning operating and capital resources with institutional priorities, delivering long-range forecasting and scenario modeling, and advising senior leaders on risk, efficiency, and data-informed decision-making—including the responsible use of AI. The position manages budget development, monitoring, compliance, and variance analysis; evaluates business cases and new initiatives; develops KPIs to strengthen accountability and transparency; and serves as a trusted advisor to campus and central partners. The successful candidate will lead and develop accounting and administrative staff, promote best practices in financial stewardship and internal controls, and support continuity of operations as an essential personnel role during institutional disruptions.
Requirements
• Mastery of principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, and financial management, knowledge of office practices, and procedures.
• Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts, analyze and interpret related data.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written documents.
• Strong computer accounting and database skills, including EXCEL , ACCESS , Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Visio.
Qualifications
• Significant progressive experience in financial management, budgeting, or resource planning within a complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial analysis, and resource allocation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education, public sector, or similarly complex institutional environments.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems and data analytics tools.
• Proven ability to lead teams and partner effectively with senior leaders.
Additional Information
05/17/2026
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 May 17, 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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To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7056139EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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