Description:

The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences ( HCHHS ) at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a candidate for the position of Director Business Operations ( DBO ).

The focus of this role is to support broad operations spanning finance, travel, purchasing, event planning, and customer service.

The successful candidate will provide business support to the Dean, Department Heads, Program Directors, Principal Investigators, and students by performing finance, budgeting, and human resource transactions.

The DBO will monitor financial performance by preparing and overseeing the budget, analyzing results, initiating corrective actions and minimizing the impact of variances.

The position will work with the HCHHS Administrative support personnel to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance and within established policies, procedures, and priorities.

The successful candidate will be detailed oriented and have excellent organization, multi-tasking and communication skills. A high level of confidentiality is required, as the DBO advises the Dean, Associate Deans and Department Chairs in a wide range of financial and business matters.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina A&T is an 1890 land grant and doctoral-research university, where scholars are engaged in transformative teaching and learning, civic-outreach, interdisciplinary research and innovative solutions to global challenges as envisioned in N.C. A&T’s Vision, Preeminence 2030. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is more than 13,000 students and our workforce includes more than 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels through eight academic colleges. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina ( UNC ) system and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ). The strategic vision focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment.

The John R and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences offers baccalaureate degree programs in Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Speech and Language Pathology, and Health Services Management. The College currently offers three graduate programs, MS in Health Psychology, MS in Social Work, a PhD in Social Work, and MS in Physician Assistant Studies. Graduate programs in the pipeline include Doctoral Nursing Practice, PhD in Sociology, and PhD in Applied Psychology. The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ).

Through innovative programs, high impact, and student-centered pedagogy, faculty in the college foster an inter-professional learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Social justice and promotion of health equity are integral components of the mission of the college. Consistent with this mission, the college welcomes applicants who embrace the full diversity of intellectual perspectives, life experiences, social-demographic, and political-cultural-backgrounds.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration or a business related discipline and at least 2 years of work experience.

• An advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and experience with general ledger, procurement, and human resource applications are desirable.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Proficiency in using financial software or systems, including Excel.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration or a business related discipline and at least 4 years of work experience.

• An advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and experience with general ledger, procurement, and human resource applications are desirable.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. 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.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

• 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

  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.