Business Officer

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range:

Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.

Vacancy Number: E1539

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Home Department: Cameron School Business - 31200

Division: Academic Affairs - 30 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Cameron School of Business is a fully AACSB accredited business school with a leading position among regional public universities. The Cameron School of Business prepares students for successful professional careers and produces impactful research. Dedicated scholars, practitioners, and staff accomplish our mission through scholarly activity, excellent teaching, applied learning, executive mentorship, community involvement, and international engagement. The Cameron School has more than 3,500 undergraduates and 1,100 graduate students enrolled in a variety of business degree programs.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

This position is a key member of the Cameron School of Business (CSB) Business Services team, supporting budget and financial operations. Through effective data collection, analysis, and presentation, the role partners with the Assistant Dean to manage and oversee financial activity across CSB programs, departments, and centers. Responsibilities include developing budget models and recommendations, creating tools for financial reporting, monitoring, and tracking across multiple funding sources.

The Business Officer collaborates with CSB units and university offices to ensure sound financial practices, while also developing internal training materials and documenting best practices. This position serves as a budget authority and is the primary approver for ChromeRiver travel, reimbursement, and p-card transactions.

In addition, the role monitors the CSB budget and processes key financial actions, including budget revisions, SRCI Flex entries, and journal entries. The Business Officer also works closely with departments and vendors to resolve financial issues and ensure accurate and efficient budget management.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of state and university policies and procedures, with experience implementing them.
• Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and reconciliation.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Banner, ChromeRiver/Emburse, and purchasing software.
• Previous work experience in higher education.

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year: 12 Months

Type of Position: Permanent

Position Number: E1539