Business Services Coordinator

Appalachian State University

Boone (NC)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 45,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Appalachian State University in Boone, NC seeks a Business Services Coordinator in the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources. The role supports financial operations for the Schaefer Center and TCVA venues, including invoicing, contracts, payroll submission, and budget reporting.

The successful candidate will monitor spend, reconcile accounts, process deposits, assist with vendor contracting, and liaise with Payroll, HR, and Facilities to ensure audit-ready records.

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
Interpersonal abilities and teamwork.
Attention to detail in financial recording and reporting.
Strong understanding of budgets, reconciliations, and accounting principles.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Manage recording, reconciliation, and coding of financial transactions for OAECR (Turchin Center, App Summer, Schaefer Center).
Oversee payment of invoices and processing of contracts (YoMart).
Generate invoices, journal entries, and contracts; manage travel approvals and reconciliations.
Reconcile monthly PCard and Foundation Card reports; make deposits and monitor budgets.
Assist payroll submissions and vendor contracting; ensure audit-compliant record-keeping.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Budgeting & accounting understanding

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline

Job description

Position Summary Information

Classification Title: Business Services Coordinator

Working Title: Business Services Coordinator

Location: Boone, North Carolina

Job Category: 5

Position Number: 090061

Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S

Department: Office of Arts Engagement - 540400

Primary Purpose of Position

The Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources (OACP) encompasses two areas and two teams of staff:

The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts team administers year-round arts programming, including Appalachian Arts Series, An Appalachian Summer Festival, and a comprehensive program of arts education programming (including the APPlause K-12 Performing Arts Series).
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts (TCVA) team administers year-round exhibition, education and outreach programming. Collectively, these programs encompass a variety of music, dance, theater, visual arts and film programming throughout the year.

The office also manages both the Turchin Center and the Schaefer Center as venues for campus and community events. Key to the mission of these series is the university's teaching mission and the goal of making high-quality arts programming accessible to all. Gifts from individual and corporate donors enable both areas to maintain standards of artistic excellence and to offer affordable access to their programs to a wide audience.

The Business Services Coordinator works closely with the Director of Business Services and fulfills a variety of important financial functions for both the Turchin Center and Schaefer Center, including:

Reports to the Director of Business Services.
Manage the recording, reconciliation, and coding of all transactions for the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources (Turchin Center, App Summer, Schaefer Center),
Oversee payment of invoices and processing of contracts (YoMart).
Generate invoices, journal entries, and contracts
Manage travel requests, approvals, reconciliation, and submissions.
Reconcile monthly PCard and Foundation Card reports.
Make deposits
Analyze spending and monitor budgets
Complete cash and credit deposits, purchases, compliance requirements, donation processing, pcard receipt management, and monthly reconciliations.
Assist with payroll submission.
Manage artist payments for sale of artwork on display for Turchin Center.
Careful recording of all transactions, coding to appropriate funds and accounts, in both internal system and university system.
Ensure all financial record-keeping is audit-compliant
Create and receive Fedex/UPS shipments for The Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources
Assist in the contracting process for all vendors that require terms, signatures, and contracts.
Interpret state and university-level policies and procedures for accurate implementation within the department
Assist Schaefer programming and TCVA Curator to process artist payments.
Assist with Educational/Outreach events/programs, as needed.
Aid Director of Business Services with monthly and annual budget report preparation and budget writing.
Review purchases and payments for accuracy in coding, fund allocation, and efficient processing through the university system.
Aid the Director of Business in monitoring cash flow, compliance, and fund allocation.
Assist with performances and special events, as needed.
Generally contribute to successful, efficient office operations as needed
Liaise between office and other departments on campus, including Payroll, HR, Student Employment, Business Systems, Facilities, and others as necessary
Process monthly and semi-monthly payroll and maintain payroll records; send email reminders for payroll deadlines
Process non-student temporary hiring/create job postings in AppState Jobs and maintain records of hiring proposals
Submit work orders for administrative offices
Generate departmental invoices and deposits
Participate in Schaefer Center/Turchin Center for Visual Arts (TCVA) strategic planning process and weekly staff meetings

Minimum Qualifications: 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. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

Essential Job Functions

The Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources (OACP) encompasses two areas and two teams of staff:

The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts team administers year-round arts programming, including Appalachian Arts Series, An Appalachian Summer Festival, and a comprehensive program of arts education programming (including the APPlause K-12 Performing Arts Series).
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts (TCVA) team administers year-round exhibition, education and outreach programming. Collectively, these programs encompass a variety of music, dance, theater, visual arts and film programming throughout the year.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

Reports to the Director of Business Services.
Manage the recording, reconciliation, and coding of all transactions for the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources (Turchin Center, App Summer, Schaefer Center),
Oversee payment of invoices and processing of contracts (YoMart).
Generate invoices, journal entries, and contracts
Manage travel requests, approvals, reconciliation, and submissions.
Reconcile monthly PCard and Foundation Card reports.
Make deposits
Analyze spending and monitor budgets
Complete cash and credit deposits, purchases, compliance requirements, donation processing, pcard receipt management, and monthly reconciliations.
Assist with payroll submission.
Manage artist payments for sale of artwork on display for Turchin Center.
Careful recording of all transactions, coding to appropriate funds and accounts, in both internal system and university system.
Ensure all financial record-keeping is audit-compliant
Proactive in problem-solving in regard to financial recording SOPs
Assist in the contracting process for all vendors that require terms, signatures, and contracts.
Work with staff to maintain and improve their receipt submissions and funding requests
Interpret state and university-level financial policies and procedures for accurate implementation within the department
Manage Electronic Personnel Authorization Form (EPAF) for student employees of the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Assist Schaefer programming and TCVA Curator to process artist payments.
Assist with Educational/Outreach events/programs, as needed.
Aid the Director of Business Services with monthly and annual budget report preparation and budget writing.
Review purchases and payments for accuracy in coding, fund allocation, and efficient processing through the university system.
Aid the Director of Business in monitoring cash flow, compliance, and fund allocation.
Generally contribute to successful, efficient office operations as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal abilities
Attention to detail
Strong understanding of budgets, financial reconciliation, and accounting
Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional oral and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Professional experience/background in customer service, office management and administration
Demonstrated ability to work at a high level with financial data and organization

Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Business & Records Administration:

Manage the recording, reconciliation, and coding of all transactions for the Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources (Turchin Center, App Summer, Schaefer Center),
Oversee payment of invoices and processing of contracts (YoMart).
Generate invoices, journal entries, and contracts
Reconcile monthly PCard and Foundation Card reports.
Analyze spending and monitor budgets
Carefully record all transactions, coding to appropriate funds and accounts, in both internal system and university system.
Ensure all financial record keeping is audit compliant
Interpret state and university level financial policies and procedures for accurate implementation within the department

Financial Management/Budget:

Assist in the contracting process for all vendors that require terms, signatures, and contracts.
Interpret state and university-level financial policies and procedures for accurate implementation within the department
Review purchases and payments for accuracy in coding, fund allocation, and efficient processing through the university system.
Aid the Director of Business in monitoring cash flow, compliance, and fund allocation.

Information Analysis/Decision Making:

Manage travel requests, approvals, reconciliation, and submissions.
Make deposits
Complete cash and credit deposits, purchases, compliance requirements, donation processing, pcard receipt management, and monthly reconciliations.
Assist in the contracting process for all vendors that require terms, signatures, and contracts.

Type of Position: Permanent Full-Time

Staff/Non-Faculty: Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type: 1.0

Work Schedule/Hours: Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm

Number of Hours Per Week: 40

Number of Months Per Year: 12

Mandatory Staff: No

Physical Demands of Position: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Overall Competency Level: Journey

Salary Grade Equivalency: GN07

Anticipated Hiring Range: $43,260 - $44,558

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date: 09/25/2026

Closing Date: 10/11/2026

Competency Level Statement: Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies.

Search Chair Name: Mary Lois Shelton

Search Chair Email: bolkaml@appstate.edu

Applicant Pool Preference: External (Post on the Web)

Departmental Information