Business Officer 2

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Department Manager to lead the department of Anthropology, Curriculum in Archaeology and the Research Laboratories of Archaeology. You will translate academic priorities into operational execution within a decentralized school environment.

Responsibilities include partnering with Chairs and faculty, coordinating with central units, and supervising staff to ensure effective service delivery while aligning with College standards.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills for interacting with faculty, staff, students, researchers and university personnel.
• Ability to write precisely, clearly, and concisely and to proofread documents to eliminate errors.
• Analytical and reasoning abilities for evaluating complex requirements and regulations at university, state, and federal levels.
• Experience with computerized financial reporting and analysis systems with understanding of business computer technology.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing effective management systems.
• Extensive financial and other management experience in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative operations for the Department of Anthropology and related units.
• Coordinate with centralized service units (Finance, HR, Sponsored Research, Accounting).
• Ensure departmental needs are met through proactive planning and service coordination.
• Supervise department staff and uphold accountability for outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Precise writing

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting experience

Planning and organization

Executive/management experience

Education

Masters + 1-2 yrs experience

Bachelor’s + 2-4 yrs experience

Tools

PeopleSoft/ConnectCarolina

Infoporte

Adobe Acrobat XI Pro

Job description

Posting Information

• 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

Position Information

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, History, Religious studies, and Asian and Middle Eastern studies). 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

• 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.

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/324742

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title

Amanda Thompson, Dept Chair

Department Contact Telephone or Email

[e-mail]

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.