Business Services Coordinator

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General Information

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Employment Type

Employment Type

Permanent
- Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Position Number

Position Number 002310

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

NC Salary Grade Equivalency NC11

Classification Title

Classification Title Business Services Coordinator
- Advanced

Working Title

Working Title Business Services Coordinator

Salary Range

Salary Range $44,640 - $55,000

Anticipate Hiring Range $44,640 - $55,000

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)

Work Unit

Work Schedule

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Office and Budget Manager for the Department of Communication Studies and the Writing, Rhet, Digital Studies Program. The Business Services Coordinator ( BSC ) will report directly to the Department and Program Chairs and is responsible for managing the budgets for both units, including making recommendations regarding the use and distribution of funds, processing university-related documents and forms, assisting with hiring processes, maintaining records and personnel files, and ensuring the department runs smoothly.
The BSC also handles communication with students and faculty, resolves administrative issues, and ensures compliance with university policies. This role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, and the ability to manage sensitive information while maintaining effective communication within the department.
The person hired should have in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures for the day-to-day financial management of various funding sources, including State, Summer School, Discretionary, E&T, Overhead, Grants, and Endowments, etc.
The person in this role will also supervise two SHRA staff members and work-study student employees.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Note:

Some state job postings state you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

• Serve as the Office and Budget Manager for The Department of Communication Studies and the Writing, Rhet, Digital Studies Program.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures for the day-to-day financial management of various funding sources, including reconciliation and compliance processes.
• Assist Chairs with prioritizing funding requests and develop recommendations for financial distributions.
• Manage, track, and balance departmental budgets (State, Summer School, Discretionary, E&T, Overhead, Grants, Endowments, etc.); record and update expenses for each fund. Utilize budget skills to adjust funds as necessary through budget revisions and other documentation.
• Prepare budget/financial forecasts/analysis and projections to assist the Department Chair with strategic…