Classification Title

Business Officer

Working Title

Business Officer

Location

Boone, NC

Job Category

2

Position Number

094421

Department

Assoc VC-Financial Mgmt - 340000

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions

• Develops or maintains financial processes and statements of financial operating procedures, coaches staff in financial tasks, and coordinates corrective measures
• Manages periodic independent review and assessment for internal control procedures, such as systems of signing authority hierarchy, purchasing card programs, financial system access, cash handling, and/or local spending policies and procedures
• Contributes to a positive university experience for every student
• Collaborates with outside vendors, Student Affairs departments and other internal units to proactively resolve issues
• Participates in programs, seminars, and developmental trainings to gain a holistic view of financial and business operations of the University
• Consults with the University Controller, University Treasurer and the Office of Internal Audits to ensure appropriate processes, policies and controls are in place
• Manages recruitment-related travel expenses for Division
• Completes monthly fund reconciliations for Division-level funds
• Manages the finances of shared services programs in the division, including computer rotation program, IT services, phone services, etc.
• Assists with Graduate Assistant hiring processing across the division
• Manages the Student Affairs Diversity and Inclusive Excellence grants awarding process
• Processes relocation/moving reimbursement process for Division
• Prepares budget entries and budget modification entries
• Prepares journal entries and expenditure adjustments
• Provides administrative support for Student Affairs Budget Manager Meetings
• Provides clerical support for the Student Affairs Business Officer
• Assists with reports and projects as assigned
• Submits fund authority forms for Division
• Prepares deposits
• Completes monthly p-card reconciliation process
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Positions in this banded class administer and manage the business and financial affairs of a department, unit, or organization. Responsibilitiesinclude facilitation and management of financial resources that may be state appropriated, contracts and grants, and/or receipt generated. Positions in this class perform a range of financial and business related duties associated with specialized areas such as accounting, budgeting, auditing, and/or grants administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant; Certified Management Accountant; Chartered Global Management Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager
Master’s degree in accounting, business management, public administration or a related field
Accounting, budgeting or financial management experience in a a college or university setting
Strong written communication skills

Type of Position

Permanent Full-Time

Staff/Non-Faculty

Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type

1.0

Work Schedule/Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Number of Hours Per Week

40

Number of Months Per Year

12

Mandatory Staff

No

Physical Demands of Position

Sedentary work.

Overall Competency Level

Journey

Salary Grade Equivalency

GN12

Salary Range

Anticipated Hiring Range

$52,265 - $63,970

Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Financial Monitoring/Analysis: Compile, monitor, examine, and audit various moderately complex financial statements/reports/accounts or budget codes for accuracy, integrity and conformance to accounting and program guidelines. Develop, evaluate and implement changes to accounting systems and processes. Identify substantive issues and thoroughly and accurately research and analyze them. May design data collection, reporting tools and financial models. Prepare, disseminate and interpret financial reports. Serve as technical advisor on fiscal management and reporting issues. Identify changing requirements and problems regarding management needs and other fiscal procedures, account structures or reports, and accounting systems. Recognize respond to and may correct unusual activity. Evaluate systems of control and recommend improvements/changes.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Prepare written and/or technical products which convey concise, comprehensive and accurate findings and conform to guidelines; provide appropriate documentation to support conclusions; may review and edit the work of others. Convey and/or consult on issues of a moderately complex nature in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success. Modify delivery, language, or content to account for the characteristics and needs of the audience

Decision Making: Assess and may resolve unprecedented problems that require research and review of policy and procedures and regulations. Apply judgment for problem resolutions or program requirements based on delegated authority.

Professional Knowledge: Independently interpret and apply thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application to cost, governmental accounting, and non-governmental accounting. Apply knowledge of program specifics. Apply thorough knowledge of applicable information technology to perform the accounting duties. May develop and implement system changes.

Posting Date

03/10/2023

Closing Date

03/26/2023

Competency Level Statement

Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required documents:

Cover Letter
Resume
List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information

Search Chair Name

Molly Kadyk

Search Chair Email

kadykbruchma@appstate.edu

Disability Accommodation Information

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.

Applicant Pool Preference

External (Post on the Web)

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Clery Act:

Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/39184

Posting Number

201502193P