What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Operations Coordinator position at Western Carolina University?
The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
The Business Operations Coordinator reports to, and serves as the primary support for, the Budget Officer for Campus Activities. The Business Administration unit works closely with the other units to provide administrative support for the department. This position provides direction, support, and conducts performance reviews for 5-9 student staff members (DCA Office Assistants).
This position will be responsible for creating and administering unit training to the Business Administration student staff. This position also reviews, coordinates, processes, and tracks all student worker hiring for the department for approximately 65 student workers and compiles all student employee hiring contracts and other forms associated with student employment. This includes tracking, updating, and assigning online Canvas training.
This position will also be responsible for student staff for job postings for talent management updates. This position will manage the RSO Office Suite spaces to include assigning/removing occupants, tracking weekly hours, and roster management. In addition, this position will coordinate all travel for professional staff within the Department of Campus Activities. And other duties as assigned.
The Business Operations Coordinator reports to, and serves as the primary support for, the Budget Officer for Campus Activities. The Business Administration unit works closely with the other units to provide administrative support for the department. This position provides direction, support, and conducts performance reviews for 5-9 student staff members (DCA Office Assistants).
This position will be responsible for creating and administering unit training to the Business Administration student staff. This position also reviews, coordinates, processes, and tracks all student worker hiring for the department for approximately 65 student workers and compiles all student employee hiring contracts and other forms associated with student employment. This includes tracking, updating, and assigning online Canvas training.
This position will also be responsible for student staff for job postings for talent management updates. This position will manage the RSO Office Suite spaces to include assigning/removing occupants, tracking weekly hours, and roster management. In addition, this position will coordinate all travel for professional staff within the Department of Campus Activities. And other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Knowledge of office processes and procedures; ability to communicate effectively with the public and co-workers; good organizational skills; ability to work independently or with a team in performing duties; computer skills should include knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Minimum Qualifications
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Anticipated Hiring Range
$46,432
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours per Week
40
Number of Months per Year
12
Salary Band Range
$33,540 - $90,156
Salary Grade
For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this journey level posiiton is considered a Salary Grade 67.
Posting Text
Open Date
04/08/2026
Close Date
04/22/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online. A resume, cover letter, and list of references with complete contact information are required in order to complete the application process.
Applicants who wish to claim Veteran’s preference must upload a copy of their DD-214.
If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).
Applicants who wish to claim Veteran’s preference must upload a copy of their DD-214.
If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Salary : $33,540 - $90,156