Business Services Coordinator

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

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is seeking a Business Services Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support within Research and Innovation. You will manage budgets, financial transactions, and payroll actions, while coordinating purchasing and travel processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role reports to the Advanced Business Services Coordinator, working a 40-hour week, Monday–Friday, at Main UNCW Campus in Wilmington, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Banner Finance and Banner HR preferred.
• Experience with purchasing and travel processing.
• Familiarity with UNCW policies and processes and state funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for all departments within Research and Innovation.
• Manage budgets, process financial transactions, and reconcile data.
• Oversee purchasing, travel processing, cash receipts, payroll actions, and related duties.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with state funding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Banner Finance

Banner HR

Purchasing

Travel processing

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Contributing level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Benefits of Working at UNCW

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers. Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally. As a member of the Seahawk community, you’ll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $38,743 - $43,048

Recruitment Range Details

The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate’s education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number S02908

Position Title

Position Title Business Services Coordinator

Working Title

Working Title Business Services Coordinator

Competency Level Contributing

Home Department

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 including Research and Innovation, Research Development Office, Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance ( SPARC ), Research Integrity Office ( RIO ), Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship ( CIE ), Office of Innovation and Commercialization ( OIC ), Business Development for MARBIONC / CREST Research Campus, Quality Enhancements for Non‑Profit Organizations ( QENO ) and Institute for Interdisciplinary Identify Sciences (I3S). Collectively, this is Research and Innovation.

College

College Research and Innovation - 311 College

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world‑class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate‑and graduate‑level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN‑to‑ BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace

Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Business Services Coordinator provides administrative support for all departments within Research and Innovation. This Business Services Coordinator position reports to the Advanced Business Services Coordinator in Research and Innovation and will complete all administrative and fiscal functions as directed by the Advanced Business Services Coordinator within Research and Innovation. This work includes budget management, processing financial transactions, reconciliation of financial data, purchasing, travel processing, cash receipting, hiring students and processing payroll actions along with other assigned duties as needed. This position works closely with the Business Officer in Academic Affairs Resource Administration along with Business Affairs to make sure all policies and procedures are followed while timelines and deadlines are met.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

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

Required Certifications or licensure

N/A

FTE

FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year

Months Per Year 12 Months

Work Days

Work Days Monday - Friday

Work Hours

Work Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm

Type of Position

Type of Position Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number

Position Number 1869

Job Posting Date

Job Posting Date 08/28/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 09/22/2026

Number of Openings

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.