Business Officer 2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Department Manager to lead the Anthropology, Curriculum in Archaeology and Research Laboratories of Archaeology. This role translates academic priorities into efficient operations, partnering with Chairs, faculty, and centralized units to ensure compliant, high-quality support services.

The position requires mid-career experience with a strong background in finance and academic administration, including staff supervision and program oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Masters with 1-2 years experience or Bachelors with 2-4 years experience.
• Experience with computerized financial reporting and analysis systems.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement effective management systems.
• Experience in grants management and academic administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior administrative leader translating academic priorities into operational execution.
• Collaborate with Department Chairs, faculty and centralized/shared service units.
• Supervise department staff including student services and admin personnel.
• Ensure accountability for outcomes in a decentralized college environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear written communication

Analytical reasoning

Financial reporting

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft/ConnectCarolina

Infoporte

Adobe Acrobat XI Pro

Job description

Department:

Anthropology-315300

Career Area :

Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date:

08/31/2026

Application Deadline:

09/14/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Business Officer 2

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

00003428

Vacancy ID:

NF0009993

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience/Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

09/21/2026

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Anthropology at UNC-Chapel Hill fosters an intellectually dynamic environment where diverse approaches to understanding humanity past and present coexist and intersect. Through teaching, research, curation, and professional training, the departments support scholarship across Sociocultural Anthropology, Human Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Archaeology, Medical Anthropology, and the study of Race, Difference, and Power. This interdisciplinary structure encourages collaboration across fields, engagement with campus partners, and the formation of innovative research communities focused on emerging questions and challenges.

Faculty and students explore issues such as globalization, environment and sustainability, public anthropology, cultural studies, political economy, and the relationships between people, places, and material culture. The departments maintain particular strengths in the study of North America, especially the southern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, while supporting research across a broad range of geographic and cultural contexts.

Established in 2008, the Curriculum in Archaeology is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program, including a major and a minor, that incorporates courses across five departments (Anthropology, Classics, Religious Studies, Art, and Linguistics). The Curriculum currently includes eighteen faculty members appointed from the departments of Anthropology, Classics, History, Religious studies, and Asian and Middle Eastern studies.

The Research Laboratories of Archaeology is an institutional center that supports research, teaching, curation, and community collaboration involving students and faculty at the University of North Carolina. Within the College of Arts and Sciences, the RLA serves as the administrative home of the Curriculum in Archaeology.

Position Summary:

The Department Manager serves as the senior administrative leader for the department of Anthropology, Curriculum in Archaeology and the Research Laboratories of Archaeology, responsible for translating academic and strategic priorities into effective operational execution within a decentralized school environment. This role partners closely with the Department Chairs and faculty while coordinating extensively with centralized/shared service units (Finance, HR, Sponsored Research, and Accounting). The Department Manager ensures that departmental needs are met through proactive planning, service coordination, and escalation, while maintaining accountability for outcomes despite distributed service delivery. The position supervises department-based staff, including student services and administrative personnel. This role has process oversight responsibility across administrative functions and operates with an implicit dotted-line relationship to College functional leadership, including the Associate Dean for Finance, Accounting, and Sponsored Programs Support and the Associate Dean for Human Resources, to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with College-wide standards.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Mid-career with Masters and 1-2 yrs experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 yrs experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with faculty, staff, students, researchers, and other university personnel
• Ability to write precisely, clearly, and concisely and to proofread documents to eliminate all errors and ambiguities
• Analytical and reasoning abilities relevant to evaluation of complex requirements and regulations at the University, State, and Federal levels
• Experience with computerized financial reporting and analysis systems, with a thorough understanding of business computer technology
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing effective management systems
• Extensive financial and other management experience and/or demonstration of a high degree of competence in management of a complex organization.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The selected candidate is preferred to have:

Working knowledge of PeopleSoft/ConnectCarolina, Infoporte, or similar systems and Adobe Acrobat XI Pro. Knowledge of UNC policies/procedures is preferred.

Experience in grants management, personnel management, and academic administration

Four years' experience in management of administrative activities in an academic setting preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

n/a

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.