Business Officer

Posting Details

Classification Information

Position/Classification

Title:

Business Officer

Classification Type: SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather orother emergencies: N
- Not Mandatory

Minimum Experience/

Education:

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 Years Experience, Skills, Training,

Education:

At least 5 years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience, and 2 years of BANNER and People Adminand/or Personnel Action software application experience.

Required License or Certification: N/A

Open Date: 06/08/2026

Close Date: 06/30/2026

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Business Officer serves as a strategic and operational leader responsible for the comprehensive management of financial, administrative, and business functions within the department. This role ensures alignment of fiscal resources, operational systems, and human capital with institutional priorities, advancing a high-performing R1 environment centered on student success, operational excellence, and data-informed decision-making.

This position directly supports the Division of Student Affairs’ strategic priorities to foster student wellbeing and thriving; enhance student engagement, learning, and success; develop excellent educator-scholars; and strengthen divisional efficiency, effectiveness, and impact.

The Student Center serves as the principal site for student programming and offers office accommodations for the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement, Student Activities, UPD Community Affairs, the University Event Center, Esports, along with Dining and Retail. In addition, it offers an array of services, conveniences and amenities for students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests.

8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday
-Friday

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

• Works cooperatively with the management team and other staff members in carrying out the major activities and programs as necessary and consistent with the mission, goals and objectives ofthe University and division.
• Interacts with all levels of the University administration, make decisions and provide working solutions as needed to support,address, and/or resolve facility issues.
• Public contact in the Student Center is a critical element basedupon the various publics served; namely: students, administrators, vendors, alumni and the general public. Primarily in contact with public for the receipt of funds for rental of Student Center and various facilities.
• Establishes and maintains an appropriate set of electronic/office files as required by ongoing Student Center activity.
• Possesses a strong working knowledge of Banner Finance, Aggie Mart, People Admin, Excel, PowerPoint, and CMS’.

• Implements special assignments as designated by the Student Center Executive Director.
• Uses time well in carrying-out responsibilities and scheduled workso that tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Understands objectives and priorities related to activities and tasks in order to follow plans and scheduled projects.
• Develops and submits completed PMP according to Human Resources guidelines and procedures.
• Monitors and approves leave reports monthly for staff that reportsto the position.
• Manages the PMP to monitor staff performance and accountability in accordance to the expectations outlined in the staff’s PMP.

• Responsible for the preparation of letters, forms, reports, PowerPoint presentations and brochures.
• Initiates general memos/letters: edits, incorporate the administrator’s personal style, proofreads and recommends theformat for a variety of communications.
• Prepares key reports on a recurring basis…