Unit Business Officer - Athletics

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Health benefits

Discounts - campus

EAP

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Unit Business Officer - Athletics to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the department. The role reports to the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and partners with Athletics leadership to align resources with priorities.

The position requires a master’s degree in business/finance or related field with substantial budgeting experience, or a bachelor’s with equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field with 4 years or a bachelor’s with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and managing complex operating and capital budgets.
• Experience providing financial analysis and reporting to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide budget oversight, reporting and internal control for Athletics.
• Develop, monitor and forecast operating budgets and capital plans.
• Advise Athletics leadership on financial implications of decisions.

Skills

Budget development

Financial analysis

Staff supervision

Fund accounting

ERP & reporting tools

Credentials preferred

Education

Master’s degree in business/finance

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Equivalent combination of education & experience

Tools

Banner ERP

Job description

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Unit Business Officer provides professional financial leadership for the Department of Athletics at North Carolina A&T State University. The position reports to and is accountable to the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, and serves on the Director of Athletics’ leadership team as the department’s dedicated finance partner. The Unit Business Officer develops, monitors, and forecasts the Athletics operating budget, produces financial reporting and analysis, and advises the Director of Athletics on the financial implications of operational decisions, including new obligations such as student-athlete revenue sharing. The position works alongside the department’s existing budget staff rather than replacing them: Athletics leadership retains authority over its priorities, while the Unit Business Officer provides budget oversight, reporting, and internal control accountable to the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance. University-level central finance functions remain with the respective central offices, with whom the Unit Business Officer coordinates closely.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Division of Business and Finance, led by the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance / Chief Financial Officer, stewards the university’s financial resources and provides the budget, accounting, treasury, procurement, facilities, human resources, public safety, and related services that sustain institutional operations. Within Business and Finance, Unit Business Officers are assigned to specific divisions, where they serve as embedded finance partners while remaining accountable to the Vice Chancellor. This position is assigned to the Department of Athletics, which administers the university’s NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics programs. Most of the Athletics budget is funded through student fees and institutional support and operates outside the state operating budget, which places particular weight on independent financial oversight and reporting.

• Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field and 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, financial management, accounting, or financial operations; or a bachelor’s degree in an equivalent field and 6 years of such experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing and managing complex operating and capital budgets.
• Experience providing financial analysis and reporting in support of management decision-making.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Experience in higher education finance, ideally within a public university or a UNC System institution.
• Experience serving as an embedded finance or business partner within an intercollegiate athletics department, ideally an NCAA Division I program, including athletics financial reporting.
• Experience supervising or providing lead direction to professional or support staff.
• Familiarity with fund accounting across student fee, institutional support, auxiliary, and gift or endowment funds.
• Experience with Banner or a comparable enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) system and with financial reporting and analytics tools.
• CPA , CMA , CGFM , or comparable credential is preferred but not required.

Required License or Certification

No professional license or certification is required to perform the duties of this position.

Work Arrangement

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Unit Business Officer - Athletics

Position Number

007841

Recruitment Salary Range

$129,000 - $165,680

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

FTE

Organizational Division

VC for Business & Finance

Organizational Location

VC for Business & Finance

Organizational Unit

VC for Business & Finance

Posting Number

EPA3267

Open Date

10/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings

Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

12/1/2026

Contact

Contact Division of Human Resources
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