Job Description

About the Department
The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Business Operations and HR Service Center is to be a one-stop shop where staff provide expert response and care for small- to mid-size groups under the Provost’s Office umbrella.

The center was originally created for NC State’s academies to streamline business processes and operations for both HR and financials, while also being fiscally responsible by not hiring for these services for each academy/smaller unit. Services have expanded to include support for the Provost Office Main Operations, Office of Faculty Excellence, University Data and Analytics, Institutional Effectiveness, Office of Equal Opportunity, Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs, Biotechnology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Pappas Real Estate Program, Academic Strategy, Innovation and Solutions, Climate and Sustainability Academy, Genetics and Genomics Academy, Plant Science Initiative, Global One Health Academy, Integrative Sciences Initiative, Data Science and AI Academy, Ombuds Office, Shelton Leadership Center, and Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program. Additionally, the center provides these services on an as-needed basis for many other units under the Provost’s Office umbrella through times of transition or need.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
The Business Officer is a key member of the Provost Business Operations Team, supporting academic and administrative units across the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost. Reporting to the Director of Business and HR Operations, this role oversees financial operations, budget administration, and human resources coordination while ensuring business processes run efficiently and in alignment with university policies.

In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted business partner to unit leaders, helping them make informed financial decisions, navigate HR processes, and strengthen day-to-day operations. Your work will directly support the success of the university’s academic mission by providing the financial insight, operational guidance, and collaborative support that enable units to achieve both immediate priorities and long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management for Units:
Manage financial operations for assigned units, including budget execution, accounting activities, and financial transactions.
Provide oversight of state, trust, gift, contract, and grant funds to ensure responsible stewardship of university resources.
Monitor budgets, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial analyses, projections, and reports that support informed decision-making.
Ensure compliance with university policies, internal controls, and sound financial management practices.

HR Management:
Serve as a confidential liaison between unit leadership, employees, and university HR partners.
Coordinate personnel-related processes and interpret university policies and procedures to provide guidance on HR and payroll matters.

Programmatic Efficiencies:
Advise unit leadership on business operations, processes, and strategies that improve organizational effectiveness.
Build collaborative partnerships with unit leadership, campus partners, and the Provost Business Operations Team to support effective service delivery and shared goals.
Partner with leadership to support operational planning, process improvements, and business strategies that advance unit priorities.

Bring your financial and business operations expertise to a role where your work will help strengthen the administrative foundation that supports teaching, research, and service across NC State University. Apply today to make an impact.
Other Responsibilities
In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department’s operations.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and financial management principles, with the ability to interpret financial data and support informed business decisions.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the judgment and discretion to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Proven ability to build partnerships, coordinate across stakeholders, and implement effective solutions in a collaborative environment.
Working knowledge of organizational operations, business processes, and administrative priorities.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures, exercise sound judgment, and make informed recommendations in support of business operations
Preferred Qualifications
Progressively responsible university financial experience, demonstrating the ability to manage complex budgets, financial operations, and business processes.
Substantial experience leading business administration in an academic environment, including financial management, operational support, and partnership with organizational leadership.
Proficiency with university financial and HR systems, including PeopleSoft Financials, Wolf Reports, PeopleAdmin, or comparable enterprise systems, with the ability to leverage these tools to support business operations.
Knowledge of and experience applying State of North Carolina and/or University accounting practices, including management of state funds, student fees, grants, trust, and other funding sources.