Library Strategy & Finance Leader

University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library Business Officer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Atkins Library leads financial, HR, and operations for a $15M budget, reporting to the Dean’s leadership team. The role ensures alignment with university policies and strategic goals while coordinating across divisions.

Responsibilities include budget planning, grants management, HR leadership for ~110 FTE, and data-driven decision making to improve efficiency and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, HR, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in business or HR management.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Higher education experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Budget planning, forecasting, and oversight for the library's $15M budget.
• Grants and contracts management and post-award administration.
• HR leadership for faculty, staff, student, and temporary employees.
• Compliance with state and university policies; design of efficient internal workflows.
• Data analysis to inform strategic decisions and risk management.
• Liaison with university offices to align library operations with campus goals.

Skills

Financial management

HR management

Strategic leadership

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/HR or related field

Job description

The Library Business Officer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Atkins Library leads financial, HR, and operations for a $15M budget, reporting to the Dean’s leadership team. The role ensures alignment with university policies and strategic goals while coordinating across divisions.

Responsibilities include budget planning, grants management, HR leadership for ~110 FTE, and data-driven decision making to improve efficiency and risk management.