The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 3 weeks ago
Business Services Coordinator - Advanced
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yrThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education known for its innovative teaching and research. The Business Services Coordinator - Advanced will oversee operations at the Center for the Study of the American South, providing high-level administrative support, managing budgets, and coordinating human resources functions.
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Responsibilities
Oversees all operations and services provided by the Center of the Study of the American South (CSAS)
Provides high-level administrative and logistical support to the CSAS Director and staff, including strategic planning
Primary coordinator for day-to-day operations, special initiatives, public events, and grants administration
Responsible for human resources management and staff development; facilities management; program policy and procedure design and implementation; communications; and associated business and finance functions
Acts as the central point of contact and must independently provide consultation for programs and projects of varying scope and complexity
Manages revenues and expenditures for CSAS budget accounts
Manages the entire Independent Contractor process from start to finish including setting up Independent Contractors and vendors in campus systems, and managing invoices and payments
Responsible for processing speaker payments, filling out essential personnel forms, acting as a representative and liaison between college and university officers in business and HR services and CSAS, and communicating with CSAS officers and staff updates relating to university policies and CPH finances
Provides the Director with timely reports on the status of CSAS accounts and will have the authority to transfer payments from different fund sources as needed
Serves as the office manager for sourcing supplies and other logistical needs and must have some flexibility to provide customer service at CSAS events, including some weekends
Assists the Director with development of budgets, filing for extensions when budget periods are ending, and negotiating contractual budget issues
Coordinates the processing of hiring actions and background checks with the Dean’s Office and initiates fund swaps, overloads and other administrative forms/actions as needed
Responsible for managing payment of yearly graduate and undergraduate fellows, and student/temporary hires, working with CSAS officers to manage sources of permanent staff pay (state, endowment, contracts, receipts, et al.), coordinating with CAS departments for course releases for CSAS director, and assisting staff with benefits enrollment and changes
Serves as a TIM administrator and parking coordinator for the department
May involve supervisory duties and ensuring smooth execution of program goals within flexible parameters
Qualification
Required
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
Strong subject matter expertise, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of specific program areas and emerging trends in the field
Solid program and project administration skills, including finance/budgeting, resource management, contract and grant oversight, risk assessment, and quality control
Consultative approach, offering informed advice grounded in an understanding of staff needs, organizational priorities, and cross-functional dynamics
Analytical and decisive, able to interpret complex data, ensure compliance with university rules and regulations, and develop effective solutions
Strong communication skills to clearly convey technical information, engage diverse audiences, and negotiate outcomes
Exhibit leadership by fostering collaboration and guiding teams toward shared goals
Previous supervisory experience, project management experience, and the ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders to further the mission of the department
Highly personable, with strong interpersonal skills that allow them to build trust, navigate relationships, and work effectively with a wide range of individuals
Preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with shared drives or workflow systems
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Experience in a higher education, research, or nonprofit setting
Familiarity with grants management or financial tracking tools
Interest in public humanities or Southern studies
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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