CBSHS Assistant Business Officer

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking an Assistant Business Officer in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences to oversee college-level accounting duties, support the financial staff, and back up the Business Officer. Responsibilities include leadership, forecasting, budgeting, and financial management for the Dean's office and CBSHS units.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with accounting coursework and at least 3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework and professional experience in accounting/finance.
• Experience in budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the financial team; back up the Business Officer.
• Assist in monthly college forecasting and complex financial reporting.
• Manage all accounting functions for the Dean's office and support areas; supervise budget processes.
• Prepare annual departmental budgets and coordinate Study Abroad budget planning.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Financial management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting courses

Job description

Serves as the Assistant Business Officer in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences Business Office. Under the direction of the Business Officer, performs complex college-level accounting duties, support college financial staff and serves as the backup to the Business Officer. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 20% - Leadership & Training:

  Provides day-to-day leadership and guidance to the financial team to ensure efficient operations and achievement of college goals. Serves as a resource for questions, problems, and concerns. Coordinates and takes an active role in on-boarding and training for new financial staff. Serves as the backup to the Business Officer. Responsible for continuous improvement and training for current financial staff . Advises on policy updates and implementation including creating and/or updating procedures.

• 20% - Fiscal Analysis & Forecasting:

  Assists the Business Officer in monthly forecasting for the college. Prepares complex financial reports to assist in the forecasting process. Resolves budget issues, including reviewing, researching and recommending alternative strategies. Assists the Business Officer in analyzing past, present and future trends to predict future financial performance.

• 30% - Financial Management:

  Manages all accounting functions for the Dean's office and support areas. Serves as backup to departments during Business Center Manager position vacancies. Analyzes all CBSHS revenue reports and distributes revenues across departments. Assists in data collection and review of University mandated reviews i.e. lab fees and billing rates. Alongside the Business Officer, conducts year end budget meetings with each CBSHS department.

• 30% - Budget Planning & Management:

  Assists the Business Officer in the preparation and implementation of the annual budget and completes budget management tasks as assigned by the Business Officer. Prepares and manages annual departmental budget for assigned units. Serves as the point of contact for preliminary and final budget meetings for Study Abroad programs in CBSHS. Assists in preparing Study Abroad program budgets with the faculty member leading the program.

JOB CODE

AD28 EMPLOYEE TYPE: Regular FTE Staff Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree with accounting courses and professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, banking or finance. Experience required: 3+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

• JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Acts a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

• BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 50% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 100%

WORKING CONDITIONS

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 dependent upon experience Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 10, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.