Business Services Coordinator

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a Business Services Coordinator to support Research and Innovation. The role reports to the Advanced Business Services Coordinator and handles administrative and fiscal functions within the unit.

Key duties include budget management, processing financial transactions, data reconciliation, purchasing, travel processing, cash receipting, and payroll actions for student hires, ensuring alignment with university policies and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline.
• Experience with Banner Finance and Banner HR.
• Familiarity with purchasing and travel processing.

Responsibilities

• Budget management and processing financial transactions.
• Reconciliation of financial data and cash receipting.
• Purchasing, travel processing, and payroll actions for student hires.
• Work with the Business Officer to ensure policy adherence and deadlines.

Skills

Banner Finance

Banner HR

Purchasing

Travel processing

UNCW policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline

Job description

Business Services Coordinator

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by aclear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, andstrengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic visionand commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic andcollaborative environment where employees can make meaningfulcontributions while growing their careers.Located in coastal NorthCarolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic communitywith the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here,professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality oflife—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally andprofessionally.As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefitfrom a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, andconnection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits packagedesigned to support your health, financial well-being, andprofessional growth. From comprehensive health coverage andretirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunitieswithin the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, andwellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both atwork and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range:

$38,743 - $43,048The salary rangeadvertised is the designated recruitment range for thisclassification. Final salary offers will be determined by thecandidate's education, relevant experience, internal equityalignment, and departmental budgetary param

Vacancy Number:

S02908

Competency Level:

Contributing

Location of Workplace:

Main UNCW Campus

Home Department:

Research and Innovation - 31100

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Office of the Associate Provost for Research supports the research and innovation mission of the University.

This office is currently comprised of nine departments includingResearch and Innovation, Research Development Office, Office ofSponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPARC), ResearchIntegrity Office (RIO), Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship(CIE), Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC), BusinessDevelopment for MARBIONC/CREST Research Campus, QualityEnhancements for Non-Profit Organizations (QENO) and Institute forInterdisciplinary Identify Sciences (I3S). Collectively, this isResearch and Innovation.

College:

College

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastaluniversity, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-classfaculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national levelfor scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerfulacademic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and criticalthinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learningoptions, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for workingprofessionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree programfocused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarlyactivities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.

Location of Workplace:

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Business Services Coordinator provides administrative supportfor all departments within Research and Innovation.

This Business Services Coordinator position reports to the AdvancedBusiness Services Coordinator in Research and Innovation and willcomplete all administrative and fiscal functions as directed by theAdvanced Business Services Coordinator within Research andInnovation.

This work includes budget management, processing financialtransactions, reconciliation of financial data, purchasing, travelprocessing, cash receipting, hiring students and processing payrollactions along with other assigned duties as needed. This positionworks closely with the Business Officer in Academic AffairsResource Administration along with Business Affairs to make sureall policies and procedures are followed while timelines anddeadlines are met.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a relateddiscipline; or an equivalent combination of training andexperience. All degrees must be received from appropriatelyaccredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &Experience:

• Experience with Banner Finance, Banner HR
• Experience with Purchasing
• Experience with Travel processing
• Experience as well as familiarity with UNCW policies andprocesses
• Familiarity with state funding
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Required Certifications or Licensures:

N/A

FTE:

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year:

12 Months

Work Days:

Monday - Friday

Work Hours:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Type of Position:

Permanent

Position Number:

S02908

Job Posting Date:

08/28/2026

Posting Close Date:

09/22/2026

Number of Openings:

Single Incumbent

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents - except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs.