Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title Business Officer Working Title Business Officer Competency Level J Position Number 102038 Salary Grade Equivalent GN12 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months If time limited, duration date Recruitment Range $38,748 - $74,071 Position Overview

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The School of Business is one of seven Schools and Colleges within the University. The School serves over 950 undergraduate and graduate students and approximately 45 faculty, staff, and temporary employees. The School is one of only 5% of globally AACSB accredited business schools and manages the only accredited Hospitality and Tourism Administration degree program in North Carolina. The School is constantly engaged in processes to foster innovative, interdisciplinary programs that positively impact students, the University, and the region.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to execute financial and human resource transactions for the School of Business. Manage State, Trust, Grant and Auxiliary Accounts and serve as custodian of these funds, ensuring that purchasing, budget grant and guidelines are followed. Stay abreast of budget, purchasing, human resources and grants policies and procedures. Provide ongoing budget analyses and significant input to the annual Budget for the School of Business. Other duties as assigned by the Dean, including technology equipment maintenance and assistance, new employee onboarding and fixed asset inventory.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must possess a substantial knowledge of Banner Finance or an equivalent system; intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience in office and record management; must have the ability to independently manage a variety of business functions with varying funding sources, and serve as a resource and liaison in the interpretation of and compliance with policies and procedures from various agencies; must have the ability to monitor and modify internal procedures to ensure efficient and effective business practices, and to serve as a liaison and represent the department in both external and internal strategic and financial planning; must have the ability to apply accounting and budgeting principles and practices; ability to perform training and some supervision of employees; ability to work independently with little or no supervision; to take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion; ability to learn, interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions; must be able to exercise sound judgment and discretion in problem solving; must be able to plan, prioritize and organize workflow; excellent analytical and organizational skills along with written and oral communication skills; great interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high pressure environment.

Minimum Education/Experience

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.
Optional Guidelines:
*Contributing: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area; or Associate’s Degree and two years of Administrative, Business, or Financial Management Experience.
*Journey: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area and two years of Administrative Management or Business Management Experience.
*Advanced: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area and three years of Administrative Management or Business Management Experience.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Work Hours Monday - Friday 8-5 Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies No Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SPA00556P Open Date 04/12/2019 Close Date 04/26/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants

For employment/re-employment priority, this vacancy is treated as Pay Plan Conversion GN12.

Applicant Documents Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. DD-214 (for Veterans Only)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Explain your working knowledge of Banner Finance or an equivalent system.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Explain your working knowledge of financial planning and budget management.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Explain your working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Explain what exceptional customer service.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Explain your working knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and practices.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Explain your working knowledge of managing budget, monitoring and reconciling accounts.

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Explain your working knowledge of account management.

   (Open Ended Question)