Business Officer

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Vacancy Number: E1539
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Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Cameron School Business - 31200
Division: Academic Affairs - 30 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Cameron School of Business is a fully AACSB accredited business school with a leading position among regional public universities. The Cameron School of Business prepares students for successful professional careers and produces impactful research. Dedicated scholars, practitioners, and staff accomplish our mission through scholarly activity, excellent teaching, applied learning, executive mentorship, community involvement, and international engagement. The Cameron School has more than 3,500 undergraduates and 1,100 graduate students enrolled in a variety of business degree programs.

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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.

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
This position is a key member of the Cameron School of Business (CSB) Business Services team, supporting budget and financial operations. Through effective data collection, analysis, and presentation, the role partners with the Assistant Dean to manage and oversee financial activity across CSB programs, departments, and centers. Responsibilities include developing budget models and recommendations, creating tools for financial reporting, monitoring, and tracking across multiple funding sources.

The Business Officer collaborates with CSB units and university offices to ensure sound financial practices, while also developing internal training materials and documenting best practices. This position serves as a budget authority and is the primary approver for ChromeRiver travel, reimbursement, and p-card transactions.

In addition, the role monitors the CSB budget and processes key financial actions, including budget revisions, SRCI Flex entries, and journal entries. The Business Officer also works closely with departments and vendors to resolve financial issues and ensure accurate and efficient budget management.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
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 Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of state and university policies and procedures, with experience implementing them.
• Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and reconciliation.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Banner, ChromeRiver/Emburse, and purchasing software.
• Previous work experience in higher education.

Required Certifications or Licensures:
N/A


FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Work Days:
Work Hours:
Type of Position: Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited:
Position Number: E1539
Job Posting Date: 05/07/2026
Posting Close Date: 5/25/2026
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.

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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39308

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.







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