Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Business Officer position is a member of theFacilities management team and is responsible for developing departmental budgets, training and guiding department heads on financial matters, reconciling funds, writing and maintaining policies and procedures; reviewing and facilitating improvements to administrative processes; data integrity and reporting.

This position is also responsible for reporting construction and project activity to General Administration using Interscope.

This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule.
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
Proven experience in managing administrative tasks and budgets effectively.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university faculty and staff.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.
Commitment to meeting high standards of professionalism in all aspects of work.
Required Certifications or Licensures
A valid NC Driver’s license or the ability to obtain one in 30 days.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Facilities Administration Department provides administrative services to the office of Facilities units. This includes review of processes in purchasing and hiring, planning and budgeting, and the reporting of financial, cost and performance information, inventory management including stocked items and shop supplies. Services include developing and maintaining policies and procedures manuals for each unit; re-engineering administrative processes and work design; compiling plans and assessment data; and assisting with facilities group budgets. Accounting services include management of utility accounts, university-wide billing, and cost studies as directed by the Associate Vice Chancellor and others. This unit is a resource and liaison for the university’s Finance, Budget and Human Resource departments, and also serves as a customer care and problem resolution office.
College/School Information
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 and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

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.