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Business Officer

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with Education and Experience ($55,000 - $65,000)

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Sep 28, 2026

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194909EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Business Officer
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with Education and Experience ($55,000 - $65,000)
Work Schedule	Core Business Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; there are opportunities for flexible and hybrid work schedule
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Philosophy & Religious Studies
About the Department	The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies manages major and minor programs in the disciplines of philosophy and religious studies; it offers a wide range of courses in these fields to students across the university, with enrollments of over 16,000 credit hours each year; and it manages several minor programs in fields related to philosophy and religious studies. It is active in scholarly research, has nineteen tenure-track faculty, eleven professional track faculty, and two administrative staff.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more! Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties	The Business Officer administers and manages the business, financial, and human resources operations of the department, facilitating and complementing the Department Head's leadership and objectives by setting business standards and practices, and clearly communicating policy interpretation and changes. The Business Officer works independently with a high degree of accuracy and minimal supervision, overseeing the department's financial, human resource, and administrative functions. This position supervises one staff members and reports directly to the Department Head, with a dotted line reporting to the Assistant Dean for Financial Administration and the Assistant Dean for Human Resources Administration.
Other Responsibilities	Coordinate all aspects (budget, hiring, and travel) of department events and conferences. Assign and equip faculty offices. Provides guidance to search committees in all stages (recruitment, committee/candidate travel, new faculty startup) Coordinate with the college IT group for purchases of necessary IT equipment while also complying with the college's equipment lifecycle processes. Serve as building liaison for the department for facilities-related needs (reporting HVAC issues, door lock issues, requesting door name plate updates, etc.). Coordinate with department heads to ensure proper space assignments, complying with college space guidelines. Report space assignment changes to the college's facilities director to ensure data is updated across necessary university systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications	Demonstrated knowledge of, as well as the ability and continual desire to learn, federal, state, and university policies, procedures, and regulations. Experience in developing and implementing policies; Demonstrated ability to maintain attention to detail, prioritize and meet deadlines, and handle confidential matters accurately and discretely; Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy, minimal supervision, and take ownership of the functional areas within their responsibility; Demonstrated ability to serve as a collegial and engaged member of both departmental and collegewide teams in order to achieve departmental level as well as college-wide initiatives and tasks. Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving abilities that include identifying non-routine problems, formulating plans, and implementing solutions; Demonstrated commitment to best practices in all business operations. Strong accounting experience with the ability to effectively manage budgets, process and monitor financial transactions and reconcile finances; Demonstrated responsibility for human resource and administrative functions. Demonstrated supervisory experience; Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills; Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, and planning skills; Demonstrated capacity for leadership, teamwork, and initiative; Demonstrated experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Demonstrated experience with position, finance, and employee management systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a higher education environment. Experience working with PeopleSoft Financial and Human Resource Systems.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working with PeopleSoft Financial and Human Resource Systems. Required BA degree.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	09/28/2026
Anticipated Close Date	10/09/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references. *This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.*

Position Details

Position Number	00043087
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	160501 - Philosophy & Religious Studies
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC 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.