Senior Business Officer, Academic Planning and Operations

Senior Business Officer, Academic Planning and Operations

Position Number 001305
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Senior Business Officer, Academic Planning and Operations
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Academic Affairs
Department Academic Affairs (Adm)
Work Location
Salary Range $100,000 - $115,000

Primary Purpose of Department
The Academic Budget Team within Academic Affairs supports budget and resource management for the colleges and academic support units reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor. There are approximately 20 colleges and units supported with annual operations in excess of $450 million, nearly one-half of the university's annual operating budget. The Academic Budget Team collectively provides support and guidance to college and unit leadership and business and administrative support staff.

Primary Purpose of Position

Job Summary

The Senior Business Officer, Academic Planning and Operations, is a senior, strategic leader who serves as a comprehensive resource and expert advisor to the 19 business officers across the university's colleges and academic units. Reporting to the Associate Provost for Academic Budget, this role is a pivotal member of the Provost's Office leadership team and holds a lead business partner role for college- and unit- leadership across Academic Affairs.

This position provides strategic financial and operational support for the entire Division of Academic Affairs, which comprises 50% ($450m) of the university's $900m annual budget, and is responsible for ensuring operational continuity, excellence, and compliance. The Senior Business Officer's primary responsibilities include supporting the Associate Provost for Academic Budget, serving as a divisional leader and resource for business officers and their teams, providing professional guidance and advisement, and serving in a College or Unit Business Officer role temporarily, as needed.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Performs a range of financial and accounting related duties in support of the Division of Academic Affairs: financial monitoring and analysis, professional knowledge in the areas of budget and resource management, decision-making and problem-solving skills to ensure effective operations, communications and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships and achieve division mission, builds and maintains business partnerships to effectively support division colleges and academic support units.

Minimum Education/Experience

Requires a relevant post-Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of five (5) years or greater of related professional experience, or

A relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of seven (7) years or greater of relevant experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Advanced degree, MBA preferred.

Higher education experience, preferably working within academic affairs.

Demonstrated experience in a role responsible for budget planning, financial management, resource allocation, and business services, including human resources management.

Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, interpersonal and managerial expertise, and a demonstrated capacity for leadership initiative and teamwork.

Systems experience, including extracting and manipulating complex data from an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system such as PeopleSoft or Banner, and Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, data manipulation, and generating complex financial reports.

Special Notes to Applicants

If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report

The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Open Date 10/31/2025
Posting Close Date 11/30/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Hire Date 01/05/2026

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact InformationHolly Durham
Email: hdurham6@charlotte.edu

To apply, visit: https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/64915





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