Job No. 156331
- Job Title:
- Business Officer
- Employer:
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University of North Carolina-Wilmington
- Location:
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Wilmington , NC
- Posting Date:
- 04-Sep-2025
- Description:
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Brief Summary of Work for this Position
This position plays a critical role in managing faculty and staff human resources and financial operations within the College. Responsibilities include the day-to-day review and approval of student hiring actions (EPAFs) and serving as the Faculty Load and Compensation (FLAC) Manager for all overload and supplemental faculty assignments. The role works closely with departmental administrative staff to ensure accurate assignment entry, respond to technical inquiries, and manage monthly timelines related to hiring and compensation processes. Additionally, the position oversees HR documentation for EHRA/EPS employee changes and serves as the departmental budget approver for all hiring actions, compensation adjustments, and position control activities. The Business Officer also handles all paperwork applicable for dual employment payments.
Financial responsibilities include performing reconciliations across multiple funding sources, training staff on managing trust and receipt-supported funds, developing templates and process documentation. The position also supports the creation and maintenance of standardized monthly financial reports for Department Chairs.
The Business Officer partners with the Assistant Dean on complex financial planning and reporting tasks, including multi-year budget development, funding model creation, accreditation-related reporting, capital planning, and special projects. The position also assists in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures that align with University policies while supporting the operational needs of the College.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area and two years of administrative management or business management experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
A bachelor’s degree with at least three years of work experience in these areas
Knowledge of Ellucian Banner or demonstrated experience on a similar scale ERP system with an ability to quickly and effectively learn Banner
Experience using SSRS reporting environments, or a demonstrated experience with similar SQL-based reporting environments
Knowledge of UNCW or UNC system financial and personnel policies and practices or a demonstrated experience in a complex university environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and meet short deadlines
Required Certifications or Licensures
No Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
UNCW’s College of Science and Engineering (CSE) programs in mathematics and statistics, computer sciences, natural sciences, psychology, and pre-engineering and engineering, drive innovation and discovery. The CSE Dean’s office supports all nine units in the college and provides centralized support and administration for all CSE faculty, staff and students.
College/School Information
The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offers combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs in information technology/computer science and information systems, computer science/computer science and information systems, and B.S. in mathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academic programs, the college provides instruction and research opportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, information technology, data science, computer science, mathematics, pre-engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments in the college provide courses of study in each of these areas, in addition to interdepartmental programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2 programs in computer science and electrical or computer engineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are also offered in the college. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs in environmental studies, applied statistics, and geographic information science are also available.
CSE students work with distinguished faculty and scientists, use cutting edge technology, and conduct impactful research. Faculty-directed research projects empower CSE students to apply what they learn inside the classroom and laboratory to real-world situations and prepares them for a variety of careers or advanced study.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
- Contact information:
- University of North Carolina-Wilmington
- Wilmington, NC 28403
- United States
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