Business Officer

The primary purpose of the Business Officer role is to oversee and manage the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the Department of Orientation and New Student Programs. This position is responsible for ensuring the effective allocation of resources, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with university policies.

The Business Officer plays a critical role in strategic planning, coordinating operational logistics, and supporting the successful execution of large-scale events and programs that serve the university's incoming student population. Additionally, the Business Officer provides leadership in managing vendor relationships, optimizing departmental processes, and ensuring that all financial and operational activities align with the department's goals and the university's mission.

Public contact is a major component of positions, both internal and external to the organization. Work requires contact with program staff, managers of other units within the organization, representatives of other state agencies/universities, clients, service recipients, elected/appointed representatives, and the public. Will coordinate business functions of the unit that include personnel administration, office coordination, budget monitoring, and management.

Manage and monitor a plethora of information impacting the director's responsibilities; establish and maintain paper and electronic files and records pertinent to the overall operation of New Student Programs. Demonstrate an awareness of the programs, operational structure and director's scope of responsibilities. Demonstrate working knowledge of policies, procedures, and processes required within the organization.

Identify and resolve problems that would not require director's direct involvement. Research and make recommendations for unusual situations. Establish, develop, and revise work standards, internal operating policies, guidelines, and procedures that directly relate to the work unit. Provide management support to ensure adherence to work rules, standards and guidelines.

Knowledgeable of the link between the program and the organizational strategic plan. Collaborate with clients/external vendors to execute program activities. Make decisions within the boundaries of established program policy and procedure. Follow up with colleagues and resource providers to resolve issues.

The primary purpose of the Enrollment Management Unit is to provide enrollment services to students. The Enrollment Management unit is comprised of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Student Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, New Student Programs, and Transfer Articulation. These offices are service unit of the Division of Academic Affairs.

The Office of New Student Programs is housed in Enrollment Management. The University is committed to the equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age or disability. Moreover, its doors are open to people of all races and it actively seeks to promote racial integration by recruiting and enrolling a larger number of white students, as well as other ethnic minorities.

New Student Programs exist to provide education, leadership, and professional development in the areas of college student orientation, transition and retention. The Office of New Student Programs diligently works to connect the diverse range of undergraduates to the University so all students achieve academic excellence and find opportunities for intellectual exploration and discovery.

Master's Degree in a related business area; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area, and three years of administrative management or business management experience. Experience in higher education. Working knowledge of student programming and student development. Experience supervising students. Demonstrated teaching experience or experience leading workshops. or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more: