Business Officer

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a Business Officer for the Department of World Languages and Cultures. The role involves managing budgets, overseeing HR processes, and enhancing departmental business operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field and has extensive experience in budget management and human resources. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, retirement programs, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets, financial transactions, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience administering human resources, business operations, or administrative functions.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental budgets and financial resources across multiple funding sources.
• Serve as the department's primary HR contact for faculty and staff.
• Develop and maintain departmental business processes and operational guidelines.

Skills

Budget management

Human resources administration

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials and Human Resources

Job description

Business Officer – Department of World Languages and Cultures – Raleigh, NC. Compensation: $55,000 to $62,000. FTE: 1.0 full time.

About the Department

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences helps students become proficient in a number of languages, and provides English courses for regularly enrolled international undergraduate and graduate students. The Department also provides K‑12 foreign language teacher training and ESL support across campus.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

• 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
• Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that build a thriving community.

Essential Job Duties

• Financial Management
  • Manage departmental budgets and financial resources across multiple funding sources.
  • Develop spending plans, monitor financial activity, perform reconciliations, and provide budget forecasts and variance analyses.
  • Advise department leadership and faculty on financial planning, resource allocation, and account management.
  • Serve as the department's primary liaison for procurement and financial transactions, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate with college and research administration partners on activities impacting both sponsored and non-sponsored funding sources.
• Human Resources Administration
  • Serve as the department's primary HR contact for faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, graduate assistants, temporary employees, and student workers.
  • Coordinate recruitment, hiring, position management, compensation actions, employee changes, and separations.
  • Provide guidance and oversight for HR processes and support staff responsible for personnel transactions.
  • Interpret and apply university, college, state, and federal human resources policies and procedures.
• Business Operations
  • Develop, implement, and maintain departmental business processes, procedures, and operational guidelines.
  • Support faculty and staff by providing guidance on business services and administrative processes.
  • Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including access, resources, and equipment management.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Build effective partnerships with faculty, staff, college leadership, and university stakeholders.
  • Communicate complex financial, HR, and administrative information clearly and effectively.
  • Develop departmental resources, guidelines, and documentation that support compliant and efficient operations.
  • Keep departmental leadership informed of operational issues, risks, and opportunities.

Other Responsibilities

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.

Other Required Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets, financial transactions, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience administering human resources, business operations, or administrative functions within a department, unit, or organization.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accuracy while handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, decision‑making, and analytical skills used to evaluate issues and implement effective solutions.
• Experience communicating and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders while building productive working relationships.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and enterprise business systems to support financial, HR, or operational processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background working in a higher education, public sector, or similarly complex organizational environment.
• Demonstrated success developing or improving business processes, policies, standard operating procedures, or operational workflows.
• Leadership responsibility for staff supervision, employee development, or coordination of team activities.
• Working knowledge of enterprise financial and human resources systems, including PeopleSoft Financials and Human Resources.

Required Licenses or Certifications

None.

Valid NC Driver’s License Required No

Commercial Driver’s License Required No

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal and 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.